How do you pronounce "watery"?

In American English: /ˈwɔtɝi/ (WAWT-ur-ee). In British English: /wˈɔːtəɹi/ (W-awt-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔtɝi/ (WAWT-ur-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɔːtəɹi/ (W-awt-uhr).

Is "watery" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔtɝi/ (WAWT-ur-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɔːtəɹi/ (W-awt-uhr).

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watery

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/ˈwɔtɝi/

WAWT-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɔtwa·ɝte·iry

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