How to pronounce mither
Say it like MY-ther. Mither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-thuh.
What does mither mean?
- To make an unnecessary fuss, moan, bother.
- To pester or irritate someone.
- mother
Where does mither come from?
The "dd" in Welsh corresponds in sound to the "th" in mither, and English also has moider and moither.
Questions about saying mither
How do you pronounce mither?
Say MY-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪðər/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mither?
Mither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · ther.
Is mither 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 /ˈmaɪðə/ (MY-thuh).