How to pronounce tethered
Say it like TETH-erd. Tethered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TETH).
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- TETH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tethered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tethered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TETH-ud.
What does tethered mean?
- Tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles.
- connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)“Many mobile phones are equipped with software to offer tethered Internet access.”
- simple past and past participle of tether How to pronounce tether
Words that rhyme with tethered
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Questions about saying tethered
How do you pronounce tethered?
Say TETH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtɛðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tethered?
Tethered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TETH). Broken into parts: TETH · erd.
Is tethered 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 /ˈtɛðəd/ (TETH-ud).