How to Pronounce "deep water"
expression
ˈdip/ /ˈwɔtɝ
DEEP WAW-ter
dˈiːp/ /wˈɔːtɐ
DEEP WAW-tuh
Definition
'Deep water' literally means water that is far from the surface. Figuratively, it describes a difficult or dangerous situation that can be hard to escape.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdip/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
dˈiːp/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEEP WAW-ter
UK
DEEP WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
The lake has very deep water near the middle.
Be careful, you are swimming in deep water.
He fell into deep water and needed help.
After lying on his resume, Tom is now in deep water at work.