How to Pronounce "walk on water"
expression
WAWK-on-WAW-ter
WAWK-on-WAW-tuh
Definition
To do something that seems impossible or miraculous; also refers literally to moving across the surface of water without sinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK-on-WAW-ter
UK
WAWK-on-WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
No one can walk on water without help.
Some stories say that a man could walk on water.
If you fix this problem, people will think you walk on water.
People say only miracles, like walk on water, are impossible.