How to pronounce gathers
Say it like GATH-erz. Gathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH).
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US American/ˈɡæðɚz/GATH-erz
UK British/ˈɡæðəz/GATH-uz
- GATH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gathers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gathers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GATH-uz.
What does gathers mean?
noun
- plural of gather How to pronounce gather
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gather How to pronounce gather
Questions about saying gathers
How do you pronounce gathers?
Say GATH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡæðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gathers?
Gathers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GATH). Broken into parts: GATH · erz.
Is gathers 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 /ˈɡæðəz/ (GATH-uz).