To pronounce "water-based", say WAT-erb-as-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
water-based
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WAT-erb-as-ed
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"water-based" has 4 syllables: wat-erb-as-ed.
adjective
“a waterbased paint”
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"Water-based" has 4 syllables: wat · erb · as · ed.
Water-based: Based on water.
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