How to Pronounce "watergate"
word
/ˈwɑtɝˌɡeɪt/, /ˈwɔtɝˌɡeɪt/
WAW-ter-gayt
/ˈwɔːtəˌɡeɪt/
WAW-tuh-gayt
Definition
'Watergate' refers to a major political scandal in the United States in the 1970s, involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and the subsequent cover-up, which led to President Nixon’s resignation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɑtɝˌɡeɪt/, /ˈwɔtɝˌɡeɪt/
British English
/ˈwɔːtəˌɡeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-gayt
UK
WAW-tuh-gayt
Listen in Context
Many Americans learned about Watergate in history class.
The Watergate scandal changed American politics.
President Nixon resigned because of Watergate.
After Watergate, many Americans lost trust in their leaders.