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How to say: backwaters

Spelling: Backwaters Syllables  backwaters
US accent
/bˈækwɔːɾɚz/
UK accent
/bˈakwɔːtəz/
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Definition

Definition — a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam

e.g. “the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos”

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