How to pronounce gatherer
Say it like GATH-uh-rer. Gatherer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH).
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- GATH
- uh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gatherer 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gatherer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GATH-uh-ruh.
What does gatherer mean?
- A person who gathers things.
- A person who primarily gathers in a hunter-gatherer social system.
- A person who collects rent or taxes.
Where does gatherer come from?
From Middle English gaderere, gaderare, equivalent to gather + -er.
Questions about saying gatherer
How do you pronounce gatherer?
Say GATH-uh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæðərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæðərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gatherer?
Gatherer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH). Broken into parts: GATH · uh · rer.
Is gatherer 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 /ˈɡæðərə/ (GATH-uh-ruh).