How to pronounce withe
Say it like WITH. Withe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of withe
American and British speakers say withe in essentially the same way: /wɪθ/ in the US and /wɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WITH.
What does withe mean?
- A flexible, slender shoot or twig, especially when used as a band or for binding; a withy.
- A band of twisted twigs.
- An elastic handle to a tool to save the hand from the shock of blows.
- To bind with withes.
- To beat with withes.
Where does withe come from?
The brickwork and chimney architecture senses may have a different etymology, see wythe.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with withe
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Words that sound like withe
Questions about saying withe
How do you pronounce withe?
Say WITH. The American pronunciation is /wɪθ/. In British English it is /wɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withe?
Withe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WITH.
Do Americans and Brits say withe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪθ/ and the British form is /wɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as withe?
Withe sounds the same as with in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.