How to pronounce weather
Say it like WETH-er. Weather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
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- WETH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETHSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of weather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WETH-uh.
What does weather mean?
- the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation“they were hoping for good weather”“every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception”
- towards the side exposed to wind
- face and withstand with courage“She braved the elements”
- cause to slope
- sail to the windward of
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Words that rhyme with weather
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Words that sound like weather
Questions about saying weather
How do you pronounce weather?
Say WETH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weather?
Weather has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · er.
Is weather 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 /ˈwɛðə/ (WETH-uh).
What words sound the same as weather?
Weather sounds the same as wether, whether in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.