How to pronounce witherling
Say it like WITH-er-ling. Witherling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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- WITH
- er
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witherling 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of witherling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WITH-uh-ling.
What does witherling mean?
- One who or that which is withered or decrepit.
Where does witherling come from?
From wither (“to wilt”) + -ling.
Questions about saying witherling
How do you pronounce witherling?
Say WITH-er-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪðərlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪðəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witherling?
Witherling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · er · ling.
Is witherling 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 /ˈwɪðəlɪŋ/ (WITH-uh-ling).