How to pronounce thither
Say it like THITH-ur. Thither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THITH).
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US American/ˈðɪˌθɝ/THITH-ur
UK British/ˈðɪˌθɜː/THITH-ur
- THITH
- ur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- urGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of thither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THITH-ur.
What does thither mean?
adverb
- to or toward that place; away from the speaker“go there around noon!”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying thither
How do you pronounce thither?
Say THITH-ur. The American pronunciation is /ˈðɪˌθɝ/. In British English it is /ˈðɪˌθɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thither?
Thither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THITH). Broken into parts: THITH · ur.
Is thither 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 /ˈðɪˌθɜː/ (THITH-ur).