How to pronounce weathered
Say it like WETH-erd. Weathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
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- WETH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weathered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weathered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WETH-ud.
What does weathered mean?
- Worn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc.
- Made slightly sloping, so as to throw off water.
- experienced
- simple past and past participle of weather How to pronounce weather
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Words that rhyme with weathered
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Questions about saying weathered
How do you pronounce weathered?
Say WETH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɛðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weathered?
Weathered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · erd.
Is weathered 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 /ˈwɛðəd/ (WETH-ud).