How to Pronounce Waterlily

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

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WAT-erl-ily

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💡 Tip for remembering “waterlily”

"waterlily" has 3 syllables: wat-erl-ily.

What does waterlily mean?

noun

  1. Any of various members of the Nymphaeaceae family that are tuberous plants, rooted in soil with leaves (lily pads) and flowers floating on the water surface.
  2. Species of genus Nymphoides, the fringed water lily and similar plants.

Related words

lilywortwaterleaflilywaterwortwaterplanthydrophyllumnymphaeidfloatingheart

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How many syllables are in "waterlily"?▾

"Waterlily" has 3 syllables: wat · erl · ily.

What does "waterlily" mean?▾

Waterlily: Any of various members of the Nymphaeaceae family that are tuberous plants, rooted in soil with leaves (lily pads) and flowers floating on the water surface.

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