How to Pronounce "watchtower"
word
ˈwɑtʃˌtaʊ.ɚ
WAHCH-tow-er
wˈɒtʃtaʊɐ
WOCH-tow-uh
Definition
A tall structure built to provide a high and clear view of the surrounding area, often used for spotting danger or keeping watch.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑtʃˌtaʊ.ɚ
British English
wˈɒtʃtaʊɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHCH-tow-er
UK
WOCH-tow-uh
Listen in Context
The guards stood in the watchtower every night.
From the watchtower, you can see the whole valley.
The old watchtower was built hundreds of years ago.
We climbed up the watchtower to take photos of the sunset.