How to pronounce blither
Say it like BLITH-er. Blither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLITH).
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- BLITH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLITH-uh.
What does blither mean?
- comparative form of blithe: more blithe How to pronounce blithe
Where does blither come from?
From blithe + -er (suffix forming the comparative forms of adjectives).
Questions about saying blither
How do you pronounce blither?
Say BLITH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪðər/. In British English it is /ˈblɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blither?
Blither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLITH). Broken into parts: BLITH · er.
Is blither 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 /ˈblɪðə/ (BLITH-uh).