How to Pronounce Waterspout

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

WAT-ersp-out

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💡 Tip for remembering “waterspout”

"waterspout" has 3 syllables: wat-ersp-out.

What does waterspout mean?

noun

  1. A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).
  2. A true tornado that passes over a body of water.

Related words

delugecloudburstdownpourtorrentsoakerwhirlstormwhirlwindvortex

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How many syllables are in "waterspout"?▾

"Waterspout" has 3 syllables: wat · ersp · out.

What does "waterspout" mean?▾

Waterspout: A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

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