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