How to pronounce mothering
Say it like MUHTH-uh-ring. Mothering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH).
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- MUHTH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mothering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mothering
American and British speakers say mothering in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHTH-uh-ring.
What does mothering mean?
- The nurturing of a child by its mother.
- The protective behavior of a mother towards her child.
- Nurturing or protective behavior reminiscent of that performed by a literal mother.
- present participle and gerund of mother How to pronounce mother
Where does mothering come from?
By surface analysis, mother + -ing.
Questions about saying mothering
How do you pronounce mothering?
Say MUHTH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mothering?
Mothering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHTH). Broken into parts: MUHTH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say mothering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.