How to pronounce wither
Say it like WITH-er. Wither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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- WITH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wither 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wither
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WITH-uh.
What does wither mean?
- To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.“The flowers began to wither in the hot sun without enough water.”
- To cause to shrivel or dry up.
- To lose vigor or power; to languish; to waste away; to pass away.
- To go against, resist; oppose.
- singular of withers (“part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades”) How to pronounce withers
Where does wither come from?
More at weather.
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Words that rhyme with wither
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Questions about saying wither
How do you pronounce wither?
Say WITH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wither?
Wither has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · er.
Is wither 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 /ˈwɪðə/ (WITH-uh).