How to pronounce tethering
Say it like TETH-uh-ring. Tethering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TETH).
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- TETH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tethering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tethering
American and British speakers say tethering in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TETH-uh-ring.
What does tethering mean?
- present participle and gerund of tether How to pronounce tether
- The act or means by which something is tethered.
Words that rhyme with tethering
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Questions about saying tethering
How do you pronounce tethering?
Say TETH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tethering?
Tethering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TETH). Broken into parts: TETH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say tethering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.