How to Pronounce Waterworks

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

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WAT-erw-orks

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💡 Tip for remembering “waterworks”

"waterworks" has 3 syllables: wat-erw-orks. It rhymes with perks and works, if that helps it stick.

What does waterworks mean?

noun

  1. The water supply system of a town etc., including reservoirs, pumps and pipes.
  2. Any single facility, such as a filtration plant, within such a system.

Words that rhyme with waterworks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perksworksjerksquirksfireworksnetworksartworksdreamworkssteelworksburkesoverworksirks

Related words

pipelineaqueductfountainhydraulicwaterwiringmainslines

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waterworks"?▾

"Waterworks" has 3 syllables: wat · erw · orks.

What does "waterworks" mean?▾

Waterworks: The water supply system of a town etc., including reservoirs, pumps and pipes.

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