How to pronounce withering
Say it like WITH-uh-ring. Withering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
- WITH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of withering
American and British speakers say withering in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WITH-uh-ring.
What does withering mean?
- Tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm, or cause complete destruction.“The D-Day troops came under withering fire.”
- Diminishing rapidly.“The playboy seemed oblivious to his withering fortune as he continued in his decadent lifestyle.”
- Tending to make someone feel small; scornful in a mortifying way.“Jane's mother in law gave her a withering look.”
- The process by which something withers.
- present participle and gerund of wither How to pronounce wither
Where does withering come from?
From wither + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with withering
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Questions about saying withering
How do you pronounce withering?
Say WITH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withering?
Withering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say withering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.