How to pronounce weatherperson
Say it like WETH-er-pur-sun. Weatherperson has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
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- WETH
- er
- pur
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weatherperson 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.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weatherperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WETH-uh-pur-sun.
What does weatherperson mean?
- A weather forecaster.
Where does weatherperson come from?
From weather + person.
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Questions about saying weatherperson
How do you pronounce weatherperson?
Say WETH-er-pur-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛθɚˌpɝsən/. In British English it is /ˈwɛθəˌpɜːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weatherperson?
Weatherperson has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · er · pur · sun.
Is weatherperson 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 /ˈwɛθəˌpɜːsən/ (WETH-uh-pur-sun).