How to pronounce hitherto
Say it like HITH-ur-too. Hitherto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HITH).
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- HITH
- ur
- too
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitherto 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.
- urGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hitherto
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hith-uh-TOO.
What does hitherto mean?
- Up to this or that time.
Where does hitherto come from?
The adjective is derived from the adverb.
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Questions about saying hitherto
How do you pronounce hitherto?
Say HITH-ur-too. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪˌðɝˌtu/. In British English it is /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitherto?
Hitherto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HITH). Broken into parts: HITH · ur · too.
Is hitherto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/ (hith-uh-TOO).