How to Pronounce Watershed

To pronounce "watershed", say WAT-ersh-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “watershed”

"watershed" has 3 syllables: wat-ersh-ed. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does watershed mean?

noun

The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.

adjective

Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.

Synonyms

divide drainage divide water divide water parting turning point catchment catchment area catchment basin

Words that rhyme with watershed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dread lead head dead tread bloodshed aforesaid embed godhead thread shed read

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "watershed"?▾

"Watershed" has 3 syllables: wat · ersh · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "watershed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "watershed" is /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/.

What does "watershed" mean?▾

Watershed: The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

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