How to Pronounce Watering

To pronounce "watering", say WAT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

WAT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “watering”

"watering" has 3 syllables: wat-er-ing. It rhymes with tottering and slaughtering, if that helps it stick.

What does watering mean?

verb

  1. To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).
  2. To wet or supply with water; to moisten; to overflow with water; to irrigate.

noun

  1. An act of watering, i.e. pouring water on something, or diluting a liquid.

    “The plants receive regular waterings.”

  2. The art or process of giving a wavy, ornamental appearance to something.

Synonyms

water down

Antonyms

refine

Words that rhyme with watering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

totteringslaughteringscotteringwotring

Related words

tearinglacrimationlachrymationirrigationsprinklersprayingspraywetting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "watering"?▾

"Watering" has 3 syllables: wat · er · ing.

What does "watering" mean?▾

Watering: To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

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