How to pronounce blather
Say it like BLATH-er. Blather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLATH).
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- BLATH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLATH-uh.
What does blather mean?
- foolish gibberish
- to talk foolishly“The two women babbled and crooned at the baby”
Words that rhyme with blather
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blather.
Questions about saying blather
How do you pronounce blather?
Say BLATH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblæðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blather?
Blather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLATH). Broken into parts: BLATH · er.
Is blather 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 /ˈblæðə/ (BLATH-uh).