How to pronounce aether
Say it like EE-ther. Aether has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈiθɚ/EE-ther
UK British/ˈiːθə/EE-thuh
- EE
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aether pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aether
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-thuh.
What does aether mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of ether.
Words that sound like aether
Questions about saying aether
How do you pronounce aether?
Say EE-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈiθɚ/. In British English it is /ˈiːθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aether?
Aether has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ther.
Is aether pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈiːθə/ (EE-thuh).
What words sound the same as aether?
Aether sounds the same as ether in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.