How to pronounce heather
Say it like HETH-er. Heather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HETH).
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- HETH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of heather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HETH-uh.
What does heather mean?
- common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
- interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted greyish shades with flecks of color
Where does heather come from?
From Middle English hather, hathir, from Old English *hǣddre and hǣþ (“heather”), cognate with Scots hedder, hadder, heddir (“heather”), Saterland Frisian Heede (“heather”), West Frisian heide (“heather”), Dutch heide (“heather”), German Lo
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Words that rhyme with heather
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heather.
Questions about saying heather
How do you pronounce heather?
Say HETH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heather?
Heather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HETH). Broken into parts: HETH · er.
Is heather 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 /ˈhɛðə/ (HETH-uh).