How to Pronounce Waterways

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

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Syllables

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Letters

WAT-erw-ays

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💡 Tip for remembering “waterways”

"waterways" has 3 syllables: wat-erw-ays. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

What does waterways mean?

noun

  1. A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.
  2. A conduit or watercourse, such as on the deck of a ship, to drain water.

Words that rhyme with waterways

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waterways"?▾

"Waterways" has 3 syllables: wat · erw · ays.

What does "waterways" mean?▾

Waterways: A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.

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