How to pronounce scyther
Say it like SY-ther. Scyther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪθɚ/SY-ther
UK British/ˈsaɪθə/SY-thuh
- SY
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scyther pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scyther
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-thuh.
What does scyther mean?
noun
- One who scythes.
Where does scyther come from?
From scythe + -er.
Questions about saying scyther
How do you pronounce scyther?
Say SY-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪθɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scyther?
Scyther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · ther.
Is scyther 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 /ˈsaɪθə/ (SY-thuh).