How to Pronounce "waterspout"
word
ˈwɔtɚˌspaʊt
WAW-ter-spowt
wˈɔːtəspˌaʊt
WAW-tuh-spowt
Definition
A waterspout is a rotating column of air and water mist, like a tornado, that forms over a body of water. It can also refer to a pipe that carries rainwater away from a building.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔtɚˌspaʊt
British English
wˈɔːtəspˌaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-spowt
UK
WAW-tuh-spowt
Listen in Context
A waterspout formed over the lake during the storm.
Have you ever seen a waterspout at the beach?
The old house had a broken waterspout on the roof.
They had to cancel the boat tour because a massive waterspout was spotted nearby.