How to pronounce anther
Say it like AN-ther. Anther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænθɚ/AN-ther
UK British/ˈænθə/AN-thuh
- AN
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anther pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anther
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-thuh.
What does anther mean?
noun
- The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying anther
How do you pronounce anther?
Say AN-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈænθɚ/. In British English it is /ˈænθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anther?
Anther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ther.
Is anther 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 /ˈænθə/ (AN-thuh).