How to pronounce bothered
Say it like BOTH-erd. Bothered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH).
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US American/ˈbɑðɚd/BOTH-erd
UK British/ˈbɒðəd/BOTH-ud
- BOTH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bothered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bothered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOTH-ud.
What does bothered mean?
adjective
- caused to show discomposure“refused to be fazed by the objections”
Questions about saying bothered
How do you pronounce bothered?
Say BOTH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bothered?
Bothered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH). Broken into parts: BOTH · erd.
Is bothered 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 /ˈbɒðəd/ (BOTH-ud).