How to Pronounce "watercolor"
word
ˈwɔtɝˌkəɫɝ
WAW-ter-kuhl-er
ˈwɔːtəkʌlə
WAW-tuh-kuh-luh
Definition
A painting method and the paint itself in which colors are mixed with water and applied to paper, creating transparent and soft images.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔtɝˌkəɫɝ
British English
ˈwɔːtəkʌlə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-kuhl-er
UK
WAW-tuh-kuh-luh
Listen in Context
She painted a beautiful watercolor of flowers.
I bought a set of watercolors for my art class.
Watercolor dries quickly on paper.
I'm taking a watercolor class this summer to relax.