How to pronounce gathering
Say it like GATH-uh-ring. Gathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH).
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- GATH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gathering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gathering
American and British speakers say gathering in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GATH-uh-ring.
What does gathering mean?
- a group of persons together in one place
- the social act of assembling“they demanded the right of assembly”
- the act of gathering something
Where does gathering come from?
From Middle English gadering, from Old English gaderung (“gathering, assembly”), equivalent to gather + -ing (verbal noun ending).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying gathering
How do you pronounce gathering?
Say GATH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gathering?
Gathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH). Broken into parts: GATH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say gathering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.