How to pronounce aweather
Say it like uh-WETH-er. Aweather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WETH).
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- uh
- WETH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aweather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aweather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-WETH-uh.
What does aweather mean?
- On the weather side, or toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows (See upwind)“Helm aweather!”
Where does aweather come from?
From a- + weather; distantly cognate in structure to German Gewitter.
Words that rhyme with aweather
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aweather.
Questions about saying aweather
How do you pronounce aweather?
Say uh-WETH-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɛðɚ/. In British English it is /əˈwɛðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aweather?
Aweather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WETH). Broken into parts: uh · WETH · er.
Is aweather 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 /əˈwɛðə/ (uh-WETH-uh).