How to pronounce gatherings
Say it like GATH-uh-ringz. Gatherings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH).
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- GATH
- uh
- ringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gatherings 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.
- ringzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gatherings
American and British speakers say gatherings in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GATH-uh-ringz.
What does gatherings mean?
- plural of gathering How to pronounce gathering
Questions about saying gatherings
How do you pronounce gatherings?
Say GATH-uh-ringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gatherings?
Gatherings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH). Broken into parts: GATH · uh · ringz.
Do Americans and Brits say gatherings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.