How to pronounce nother
Say it like NUHTH-er. Nother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHTH).
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- NUHTH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nother pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nother
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUHTH-uh.
What does nother mean?
- Neither.
- Neither.
- Different, other.
Where does nother come from?
From Old English nōhwæþer.
Questions about saying nother
How do you pronounce nother?
Say NUHTH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌðər/. In British English it is /ˈnʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nother?
Nother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHTH). Broken into parts: NUHTH · er.
Is nother 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 /ˈnʌðə/ (NUHTH-uh).