How to pronounce wrath
Say it like RATH. Wrath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RATH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wrath
American and British speakers say wrath in essentially the same way: /ræθ/ in the US and /rɒθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROTH.
What does wrath mean?
- intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
- belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Where does wrath come from?
The verb is derived from Middle English wratthen (“to be or become angry, to rage; to quarrel; to cause wrath, offend; to become troubled or vexed; to cause grief or harm, grieve, vex”) [and other forms], from wratthe, wretthe (noun) (see a
Words that rhyme with wrath
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrath.
Questions about saying wrath
How do you pronounce wrath?
Say RATH. The American pronunciation is /ræθ/. In British English it is /rɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrath?
Wrath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RATH.
Do Americans and Brits say wrath the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræθ/ and the British form is /rɒθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.