/ɾ/
General AmericanAmerican flap T. Quick tongue tap on the ridge — 'water' sounds like 'wadder'.
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/ɾ/
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“water”
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Reference: General American
“water”
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Public domain
““Future astronauts may be able to find water even near the equator by exploiting these water-rich areas.””
General American
From "Study: Water Sources on Moon More Widespread than Thought" (2024). VOA Learning English. Public domain (US government work). — “Study: Water Sources on Moon More Widespread than Thought”
Open this clip in General American: “Future astronauts may be able to find water even near the equator by exploitingCreator video
“back much water Water”
RP
From Oxford Online English (opens in a new tab) — “5 Key Differences Between British Pronunciation and American Pronunciation” · 181s
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“in water use that glutton t water”
Cockney
From Eat Sleep Dream English (opens in a new tab) — “Learn Stormzy's Accent — Multicultural London English” · 419s
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“water sure data ruin Crown as in would”
Southern US
From Hisgirl777Bakes (opens in a new tab) — “Accent Tag — Atlanta, Georgia Native Accent” · 90s
Open this clip in Southern US: water sure data ruin Crown as in wouldPublic domain
“composition, including the water and hydroxyl."”
General American
From "Study: Water Sources on Moon More Widespread than Thought" (2024). VOA Learning English. Public domain (US government work). — “Study: Water Sources on Moon More Widespread than Thought”
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“have water water not what tur or water”
RP
From Pronunciation with Emma (opens in a new tab) — “How to Pronounce the Schwa” · 249s
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