How to pronounce nethers
Say it like NETH-erz. Nethers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NETH).
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US American/ˈnɛðɚz/NETH-erz
UK British/ˈnɛðəz/NETH-uz
- NETH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nethers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nethers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NETH-uz.
What does nethers mean?
noun
- The private parts of the body, particularly the sex organs.
Questions about saying nethers
How do you pronounce nethers?
Say NETH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nethers?
Nethers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NETH). Broken into parts: NETH · erz.
Is nethers 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 /ˈnɛðəz/ (NETH-uz).