How to pronounce other
Say it like UHTH-er. Other has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH).
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- UHTH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Other pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of other
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHTH-uh.
What does other mean?
- not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied“today isn't any other day”“the construction of highways and other public works”
- recently past“the other evening”
- belonging to the distant past“the early inhabitants of Europe”“former generations”
Where does other come from?
French autre, Spanish otro, Portuguese outro, etc., all from Latin alter, are false cognates.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with other
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Questions about saying other
How do you pronounce other?
Say UHTH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in other?
Other has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH). Broken into parts: UHTH · er.
Is other 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 /ˈʌðə/ (UHTH-uh).