How to pronounce woolgather
Say it like WUUL-gath-er. Woolgather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL).
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- WUUL
- gath
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woolgather pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- gathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of woolgather
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUUL-gath-uh.
What does woolgather mean?
- To daydream.
Where does woolgather come from?
Back-formation from woolgathering.
Questions about saying woolgather
How do you pronounce woolgather?
Say WUUL-gath-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊlˌɡæðər/. In British English it is /ˈwʊlˌɡæðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woolgather?
Woolgather has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUL). Broken into parts: WUUL · gath · er.
Is woolgather 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 /ˈwʊlˌɡæðə/ (WUUL-gath-uh).