How to pronounce witherward
Say it like WITH-er-werd. Witherward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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- WITH
- er
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witherward 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.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of witherward
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WITH-uh-wud.
What does witherward mean?
- Adverse, contrary.“Such a witherward and rotten friend she was.”
- Opposite, opposing; hostile.
- Contrary to, against.
- Opposite; adversity, opposition; hostility
Where does witherward come from?
From Middle English witherward, from Old English wiþerweard (“contrary, adverse, hostile”), from Proto-West Germanic *wiþraward, from Proto-Germanic *wiþrawardaz (“contrary, adverse, in opposition”); equivalent to wither (“against”) + -ward.
Questions about saying witherward
How do you pronounce witherward?
Say WITH-er-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪðərwərd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪðəwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witherward?
Witherward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · er · werd.
Is witherward 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 /ˈwɪðəwəd/ (WITH-uh-wud).