How to Pronounce "watermelon"
word
/ˈwɔtɝˌmɛɫən/
WAW-dur-me-luhn
/wˈɔːtəmˌɛlən/
WAW-tuh-me-luhn
Definition
A large, round fruit with a hard green rind, sweet pink or red flesh, and many black seeds. It is usually eaten fresh in summer.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɔtɝˌmɛɫən/
British English
/wˈɔːtəmˌɛlən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-dur-me-luhn
UK
WAW-tuh-me-luhn
Listen in Context
I bought a big watermelon for the picnic.
Can you cut the watermelon into slices?
My favorite fruit is watermelon.
Nothing beats a cold slice of watermelon on a hot day.