How to pronounce gathered
Say it like GATH-erd. Gathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH).
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US American/ˈɡæðɚd/GATH-erd
UK British/ˈɡæðəd/GATH-ud
- GATH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gathered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gathered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GATH-ud.
What does gathered mean?
adjective
- brought together in one place“the collected works of Milton”“the gathered folds of the skirt”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying gathered
How do you pronounce gathered?
Say GATH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈɡæðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gathered?
Gathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH). Broken into parts: GATH · erd.
Is gathered 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 /ˈɡæðəd/ (GATH-ud).