How to pronounce withers
Say it like WITH-erz. Withers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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- WITH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of withers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WITH-uz.
What does withers mean?
- The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wither How to pronounce wither
Where does withers come from?
From dialectal English wither (“against”) (compare wither-) + -s; see with.
Questions about saying withers
How do you pronounce withers?
Say WITH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withers?
Withers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · erz.
Is withers 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 /ˈwɪðəz/ (WITH-uz).