How to pronounce tither
Say it like TY-ther. Tither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- ther
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tither pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-thuh.
What does tither mean?
- One who collects tithes.
- One who pays tithes.
- a very anxious, excited, or distressed state
Where does tither come from?
From Middle English tither; equivalent to tithe + -er.
Questions about saying tither
How do you pronounce tither?
Say TY-ther. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tither?
Tither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · ther.
Is tither 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 /ˈtaɪðə/ (TY-thuh).