How to pronounce elsewhither
Say it like EL-swih-ther. Elsewhither has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- swih
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elsewhither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- swihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elsewhither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EL-swih-thuh.
What does elsewhither mean?
- To some other place; in some other direction.
Where does elsewhither come from?
From else + whither (“to which place, to what place”).
Questions about saying elsewhither
How do you pronounce elsewhither?
Say EL-swih-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlswɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛlswɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elsewhither?
Elsewhither has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · swih · ther.
Is elsewhither 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 /ˈɛlswɪðə/ (EL-swih-thuh).