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watershed
Definition:
(nou) a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems (nou) the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet (nou) an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɔːtəʃed
Examples:
The watershed is administered by the town.
It divides the watershed of the Danube and the Inn.
It is on the watershed between the Inn and the Isar.
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Common mistakes of watershed pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on "shed" instead of "wa". The correct stress pattern is ˈwɔː.tər.ʃɛd (UK) and ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.ʃɛd (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable, "wa".
- Overpronouncing "t": Some speakers overemphasize the "t" in "shed", making it sound like "shead". The correct pronunciation is ˈwɔː.tər.ʃɛd (UK) and ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.ʃɛd (US). Tip: Keep the "t" light and natural.
- Ignoring the "er" sound: Learners often omit the "er" in "watershed", leading to a slurred pronunciation. It's important to pronounce it clearly as in ˈwɔː.tər.ʃɛd (UK) and ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.ʃɛd (US). Tip: Practice saying "water" distinctly before "shed".
- Mispronouncing "wa": Some may pronounce "wa" as "waah", which alters the word's sound. The correct pronunciation is with a short sound, ˈwɔː (UK) or ˈwɑː (US). Tip: Think of "water" to guide your "wa" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel sound in "shed" can be confused with "sad". The correct sound is /ɛ/ as in "bed" for both variants. Tip: Practice with similar words to distinguish the vowel sound clearly.