How to pronounce strath
Say it like STRATH. Strath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRATH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of strath
American and British speakers say strath in essentially the same way: /stræθ/ in the US and /stræθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRATH.
What does strath mean?
- A wide, flat river valley.
- A piece of flat land beside a body of water.
Where does strath come from?
Borrowed from Irish srath and Scottish Gaelic srath (“wide, flat river valley, strath; floor of river valley; river meadow”), both from Old Irish srath (“grass, sward; river valley; floor of river valley; river meadow”), from Proto-Celtic *
Words that rhyme with strath
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strath.
Questions about saying strath
How do you pronounce strath?
Say STRATH. The American pronunciation is /stræθ/. In British English it is /stræθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strath?
Strath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRATH.
Do Americans and Brits say strath the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stræθ/ and the British form is /stræθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.