How to Pronounce "headwater"
word
ˈhɛdˌwɔtɝ
HED-waw-ter
ˈhɛdˌwɔːtə
HED-waw-tuh
Definition
The headwater is the source or beginning part of a river or stream where it starts to flow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdˌwɔtɝ
British English
ˈhɛdˌwɔːtə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-waw-ter
UK
HED-waw-tuh
Listen in Context
The Amazon River's headwaters are found in the Andes mountains.
Many fish live near the headwaters of the river.
Scientists study the headwater area to monitor water quality.
After days of hiking, they finally reached the river's headwater.