How to Pronounce "watch the store"
expression
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɔɹ
WAHCH thuh STOR
wˈɒtʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɔː
WOTCH thuh STAW
Definition
To take care of a store while the owner or main person is away, making sure it stays safe and nothing goes wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɔɹ
British English
wˈɒtʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHCH thuh STOR
UK
WOTCH thuh STAW
Listen in Context
Can you watch the store while I run to the bank?
My job is to watch the store when my parents go out.
He asked his friend to watch the store for an hour.
"Mind watching the store for a bit? I need to grab some lunch."