How to pronounce lather
Say it like LATH-er. Lather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LATH).
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- LATH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAH-thuh.
What does lather mean?
- The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
- Foam from profuse sweating, as of a horse.
- A state of agitation.
- To cover with lather.“I lathered my body with lavender-scented soap.”
- To beat or whip.
- To form lather or froth, as a horse does when profusely sweating.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lather
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Questions about saying lather
How do you pronounce lather?
Say LATH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lather?
Lather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LATH). Broken into parts: LATH · er.
Is lather 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 /ˈlɑːðə/ (LAH-thuh).