How to pronounce souther
Say it like SUHTH-er. Souther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH).
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- SUHTH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souther pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTHSay 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 souther
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHTH-uh.
What does souther mean?
- comparative form of south: more south; southern How to pronounce south
- A strong wind blowing from the south.
- To move toward the south.
Where does souther come from?
From south + -er.
Words that rhyme with souther
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of souther.
Questions about saying souther
How do you pronounce souther?
Say SUHTH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souther?
Souther has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH). Broken into parts: SUHTH · er.
Is souther 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 /ˈsʌðə/ (SUHTH-uh).