How to pronounce gatherers
Say it like GATH-uh-rerz. Gatherers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH).
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- GATH
- uh
- rerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gatherers 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.
- rerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gatherers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GATH-uh-ruz.
What does gatherers mean?
- plural of gatherer How to pronounce gatherer
Questions about saying gatherers
How do you pronounce gatherers?
Say GATH-uh-rerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæðərɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæðərəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gatherers?
Gatherers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH). Broken into parts: GATH · uh · rerz.
Is gatherers 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 /ˈɡæðərəz/ (GATH-uh-ruz).