How to pronounce within
Say it like wih-THIN. Within has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIN).
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- wih
- THIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Within pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of within
American and British speakers say within in essentially the same way: /wɪˈðɪn/ in the US and /wɪˈðɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: wih-THIN.
What does within mean?
- on the inside“inside, the car is a mess”
Where does within come from?
From Middle English withinne, withinnen, from Old English wiþinnan; equivalent to with + in.
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Words that rhyme with within
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Questions about saying within
How do you pronounce within?
Say wih-THIN. The American pronunciation is /wɪˈðɪn/. In British English it is /wɪˈðɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in within?
Within has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THIN). Broken into parts: wih · THIN.
Do Americans and Brits say within the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪˈðɪn/ and the British form is /wɪˈðɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.