How to pronounce withered
Say it like WITH-erd. Withered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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US American/ˈwɪðɚd/WITH-erd
UK British/ˈwɪðəd/WITH-ud
- WITH
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of withered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WITH-ud.
What does withered mean?
adjective
- Shrivelled, shrunken or faded, especially due to lack of water.
- simple past and past participle of wither How to pronounce wither
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying withered
How do you pronounce withered?
Say WITH-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪðɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪðəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withered?
Withered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · erd.
Is withered 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 /ˈwɪðəd/ (WITH-ud).