How to Pronounce "underwater"
word
/ˈəndɝˌwɔtɝ/
UHN-dur-waw-dur
/ˌʌndəwˈɔːtɐ/
un-duh-WAW-tuh
Definition
Underwater means below the surface of water or happening there. It can describe a place, an action, or something designed to be used in water.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəndɝˌwɔtɝ/
British English
/ˌʌndəwˈɔːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHN-dur-waw-dur
UK
un-duh-WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
The fish can stay underwater for a long time.
We saw beautiful plants underwater.
She bought an underwater camera for the trip.
I can open my eyes underwater, but I hate the feeling.