How to pronounce wether
Say it like WETH-er. Wether has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
- WETH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wether 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 wether
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WETH-uh.
What does wether mean?
- A castrated goat.
- A castrated ram.
- To castrate a male sheep or goat.
Where does wether come from?
Cognate with Scots weddir, woddir, wadder (“wether”), Dutch weder, weer (“wether”), German Widder (“wether, ram”), Norwegian Bokmål vær (“ram”), Norwegian Nynorsk vêr (“ram”), Swedish vädur (“wether, ram”), Icelandic veður (“wether, ram”),
Words that rhyme with wether
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Words that sound like wether
Questions about saying wether
How do you pronounce wether?
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 wether?
Wether has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · er.
Is wether 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 wether?
Wether sounds the same as weather, whether in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.