How to pronounce ethers
Say it like EE-therz. Ethers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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US American/ˈiθɚz/EE-therz
UK British/ˈiːθəz/EE-thuz
- EE
- therz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- therzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ethers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-thuz.
What does ethers mean?
noun
- plural of ether How to pronounce ether
Questions about saying ethers
How do you pronounce ethers?
Say EE-therz. The American pronunciation is /ˈiθɚz/. In British English it is /ˈiːθəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethers?
Ethers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · therz.
Is ethers 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 /ˈiːθəz/ (EE-thuz).