How to Pronounce "waterhole"
word
ˈwɔtɚˌhoʊl
WAW-ter-hohl
wˈɔːtəhˌəʊl
WAW-tuh-hohl
Definition
A waterhole is a natural or artificial place where water collects, often used by animals for drinking, especially in dry areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔtɚˌhoʊl
British English
wˈɔːtəhˌəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-hohl
UK
WAW-tuh-hohl
Listen in Context
The elephants went to the waterhole to drink.
There is a small waterhole near our camp.
Many animals gather around the waterhole at sunset.
After walking for hours, we finally found a waterhole to refill our bottles.