How to pronounce farther
Say it like FAR-ther. Farther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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US American/ˈfɑrðɚ/FAR-ther
UK British/ˈfɑːðə/FAH-thuh
- FAR
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farther pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of farther
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-thuh.
What does farther mean?
adjective
- more distant in especially space or time“they live in the farther house”
- more distant in especially degree“nothing could be further from the truth”“further from our expectations”
- to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (further is used more often than farther in this abstract sense)“further complicated by uncertainty about the future”“let's not discuss it further”
- to or at a greater distance in time or space (farther is used more frequently than further in this physical sense)“farther north”“moved farther away”
Where does farther come from?
Variant of further.
Questions about saying farther
How do you pronounce farther?
Say FAR-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farther?
Farther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · ther.
Is farther 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 /ˈfɑːðə/ (FAH-thuh).