How to pronounce dither
Say it like DITH-er. Dither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DITH).
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- DITH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DITH-uh.
What does dither mean?
- Trembling, shaking, or shivering.
- A state of nervous excitement.
- The state of being undecided; indecision; vacillation.
- To tremble, shake, or shiver.
- To be uncertain or unable to make a decision; to vacillate, hesitate, or delay.
- To do something nervously.
Where does dither come from?
Alternatively, perhaps with expressive voicing from *titeren, from Proto-Germanic *titrōną.
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Words that rhyme with dither
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Questions about saying dither
How do you pronounce dither?
Say DITH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dither?
Dither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DITH). Broken into parts: DITH · er.
Is dither 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 /ˈdɪðə/ (DITH-uh).