How to pronounce therewith
Say it like thair-WITH. Therewith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WITH).
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- thair
- WITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therewith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- WITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of therewith
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: thair-WITH.
What does therewith mean?
- With this, that or those.
- In addition to that; besides, moreover.
- Thereupon, forthwith; with that being said or done.
Where does therewith come from?
c. 1200, from Middle English therwith, from Old English þǣrwiþ (“therewith, in return, in exchange, against”), equivalent to there + with.
Words that rhyme with therewith
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Questions about saying therewith
How do you pronounce therewith?
Say thair-WITH. The American pronunciation is /ðɛrˈwɪθ/. In British English it is /ðɛəˈwɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therewith?
Therewith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WITH). Broken into parts: thair · WITH.
Is therewith 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 /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ (thair-WITH).