How to pronounce bothering
Say it like BOTH-uh-ring. Bothering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH).
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- BOTH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bothering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bothering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOTH-uh-ring.
What does bothering mean?
- That bothers; annoying, irritating.
- The act or habit of troubling or disturbing someone.
- present participle and gerund of bother How to pronounce bother
Questions about saying bothering
How do you pronounce bothering?
Say BOTH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bothering?
Bothering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH). Broken into parts: BOTH · uh · ring.
Is bothering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒðərɪŋ/ (BOTH-uh-ring).