How to pronounce bather
Say it like BAY-ther. Bather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-thuh.
Other ways to say bather
Bather also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BATH-er /ˈbæðɚ/
What does bather mean?
- One who bathes (cleans oneself with water, for example in a bathtub).
- One who immerses oneself in water for pleasure or refreshment: one who swims (for example at a lake or beach).
- One who gives a bath to another.
Where does bather come from?
From bathe + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bather
How do you pronounce bather?
Say BAY-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bather?
Bather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ther.
Is bather 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 /ˈbeɪðə/ (BAY-thuh).