How to pronounce togetherness
Say it like tuh-GHETH-er-nus. Togetherness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHETH).
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- tuh
- GHETH
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Togetherness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of togetherness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tuh-GHETH-uh-nus.
What does togetherness mean?
- The state or quality of being together.
- The result or product of being together.
Where does togetherness come from?
From together + -ness.
Questions about saying togetherness
How do you pronounce togetherness?
Say tuh-GHETH-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /təˈɡɛðɚnəs/. In British English it is /təˈɡɛðənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in togetherness?
Togetherness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHETH). Broken into parts: tuh · GHETH · er · nus.
Is togetherness 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 /təˈɡɛðənəs/ (tuh-GHETH-uh-nus).