How to pronounce weathering
Say it like WETH-uh-ring. Weathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
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- WETH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weathering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of weathering
American and British speakers say weathering in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WETH-uh-ring.
What does weathering mean?
- Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
- A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.
- The action of weather on objects exposed to it.
- present participle and gerund of weather How to pronounce weather
Where does weathering come from?
From Middle English wederyng, equivalent to weather + -ing.
Words that rhyme with weathering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weathering.
Questions about saying weathering
How do you pronounce weathering?
Say WETH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weathering?
Weathering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say weathering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.