How to pronounce lither
Say it like LITH-er. Lither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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- LITH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITHSay 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 lither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LITH-uh.
What does lither mean?
- comparative form of lithe: more lithe How to pronounce lithe
Words that rhyme with lither
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lither.
Questions about saying lither
How do you pronounce lither?
Say LITH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lither?
Lither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · er.
Is lither 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 /ˈlɪðə/ (LITH-uh).