I also think the American pronunciation is clear, especially in pronouncing the R at the end, which is often dropped or softened in Brit/Aus speech. But it also has a lot to do with how well you recognise the pronunciation, not just the clarity. This vlog includes the Australian presenter explaining how she tried to order water in a New York restaurant... :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3bXh-EY_V0

WARRER the T is kind of silent

wo-tər

How do Americans pronounce the word "water"? Sort of between [waw-ter] and [waw-der].

water: [waw-ter or wot-er]