How to pronounce tethers
Say it like TETH-erz. Tethers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TETH).
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US American/ˈtɛðɚz/TETH-erz
UK British/ˈtɛðəz/TETH-uz
- TETH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tethers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tethers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TETH-uz.
What does tethers mean?
noun
- plural of tether How to pronounce tether
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tether How to pronounce tether
Questions about saying tethers
How do you pronounce tethers?
Say TETH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tethers?
Tethers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TETH). Broken into parts: TETH · erz.
Is tethers 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 /ˈtɛðəz/ (TETH-uz).