How to Pronounce Waterman

To pronounce "waterman", say WAT-erm-an — 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-erm-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “waterman”

"waterman" has 3 syllables: wat-erm-an. It rhymes with cotterman and watermen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: watermen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does waterman mean?

noun

  1. A seaman, a sailor.
  2. A man who lives or works on the water; a boatman.

Words that rhyme with waterman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cottermanwatermen

Related words

boatmanboaterthamesshipmanseamanship-mansailorseafarer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waterman"?▾

"Waterman" has 3 syllables: wat · erm · an.

What does "waterman" mean?▾

Waterman: A seaman, a sailor.

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