How to Pronounce Waters

To pronounce "waters", say WAT-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɑ.tɚz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɑ.tɚz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “waters”

"waters" has 2 syllables: wat-ers. It rhymes with totters and headwaters, if that helps it stick.

What does waters mean?

noun

  1. A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

    “By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen.”

  2. The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.

    “And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.”

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.

Synonyms

water down

Antonyms

airearthetherfiremetalvoidrefine

Words that rhyme with waters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tottersheadwatersfloodwatersdaughtersotterssquattersblottersplotterspotterstrottersbackwatersspotters

Related words

sewagewastewaterdrainagegroundwaterrunoffheadwaterswatercoursewatershed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waters"?▾

"Waters" has 2 syllables: wat · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "waters"?▾

The IPA transcription of "waters" is /ˈwɑ.tɚz/.

What does "waters" mean?▾

Waters: A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

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