How to pronounce sheather
Say it like SHEE-ther. Sheather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sheather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEE-thuh.
What does sheather mean?
- One who makes sheaths.
- One who sheathes.
Where does sheather come from?
Inherited from Middle English schethere.
Questions about saying sheather
How do you pronounce sheather?
Say SHEE-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃiθər/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheather?
Sheather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · ther.
Is sheather 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 /ˈʃiːθə/ (SHEE-thuh).