How to pronounce lathery
Say it like LATH-uh-ree. Lathery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LATH).
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- LATH
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lathery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lathery
American and British speakers say lathery in essentially the same way: /ˈlæðəri/ in the US and /ˈlæðəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LATH-uh-ree.
What does lathery mean?
- Resembling or covered in lather.“This new shaving cream isn't as lathery as the old stuff: there just aren't as many bubbles to be had.”
Where does lathery come from?
From lather + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lathery
How do you pronounce lathery?
Say LATH-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæðəri/. In British English it is /ˈlæðəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lathery?
Lathery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LATH). Broken into parts: LATH · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say lathery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæðəri/ and the British form is /ˈlæðəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.