How to pronounce withername
Say it like WITH-er-naym. Withername has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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- WITH
- er
- naym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withername 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.
- naymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of withername
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WITH-uh-naym.
What does withername mean?
- A second or reciprocal distress of other goods in lieu of goods which were taken by a first distress and have been eloigned; a taking by way of reprisal
Where does withername come from?
From Middle English, from Old English wiþernām (“seizure”, literally “a take-back”), from Old Norse viðrnam, equivalent to wither- (“against”) + nim.
Questions about saying withername
How do you pronounce withername?
Say WITH-er-naym. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪðərˌneɪm/. In British English it is /ˈwɪðəˌneɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withername?
Withername has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · er · naym.
Is withername 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 /ˈwɪðəˌneɪm/ (WITH-uh-naym).