How to pronounce hither
Say it like HITH-er. Hither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HITH).
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- HITH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HITH-uh.
What does hither mean?
- over here
- only used in the phrase hither and thither
Where does hither come from?
From Old English hider, from Proto-Germanic *hidrê.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hither
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hither.
Questions about saying hither
How do you pronounce hither?
Say HITH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hither?
Hither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HITH). Broken into parts: HITH · er.
Is hither 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 /ˈhɪðə/ (HITH-uh).