How to pronounce withy
Say it like WITH-ee. Withy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH).
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- WITH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of withy
American and British speakers say withy in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪði/ in the US and /ˈwɪði/ in the UK.
British respelling: WITH-ee.
What does withy mean?
- An osier (Salix viminalis), a type of willow.
- A long flexible twig of the osier; a withe.
Where does withy come from?
Inherited from Old English wīþiġ.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with withy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of withy.
Questions about saying withy
How do you pronounce withy?
Say WITH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪði/. In British English it is /ˈwɪði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withy?
Withy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WITH). Broken into parts: WITH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say withy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪði/ and the British form is /ˈwɪði/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.