How to pronounce mothered
Say it like MUHTH-erd. Mothered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mothered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mothered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHTH-ud.
What does mothered mean?
- Receiving the care and attention of a mother.
- simple past and past participle of mother How to pronounce mother
- Thick, like mother (film or membrane on fermented liquids); viscid.
Where does mothered come from?
From Middle English *modred, equivalent to mother + -ed.
Questions about saying mothered
How do you pronounce mothered?
Say MUHTH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðərd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mothered?
Mothered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · erd.
Is mothered 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 /ˈmʌðəd/ (MUHTH-ud).