How to pronounce othering
Say it like UHTH-uh-ring. Othering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH).
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- UHTH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Othering 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.
- 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 othering
American and British speakers say othering in essentially the same way: /ˈʌðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHTH-uh-ring.
What does othering mean?
- gerund of other: the process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different. How to pronounce other
- present participle and gerund of other How to pronounce other
Where does othering come from?
From other + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying othering
How do you pronounce othering?
Say UHTH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in othering?
Othering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHTH). Broken into parts: UHTH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say othering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.