How to Pronounce "watchword"
word
ˈwɑtʃˌwɝd
WACH-werd
wˈɒtʃwɜːd
WOCH-wuhd
Definition
A watchword is a word or phrase expressing a guiding principle, or a slogan. Historically, it can also mean a password used for security.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑtʃˌwɝd
British English
wˈɒtʃwɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WACH-werd
UK
WOCH-wuhd
Listen in Context
The company's watchword is honesty.
Safety is our watchword.
Equality became the new watchword of the movement.
If you want to succeed here, let 'flexibility' be your watchword.