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How to pronounce zithers

Say it like ZITH-erz. Zithers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZITH).

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US American/ˈzɪðɚz/ZITH-erz
UK British/ˈzɪðəz/ZITH-uz
  • ZITH
  • erz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Zithers pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ZITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of zithers

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: ZITH-uz.

What does zithers mean?

noun
  1. plural of zither How to pronounce zither

Words that rhyme with zithers

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Questions about saying zithers

How do you pronounce zithers?

Say ZITH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈzɪðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in zithers?

Zithers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZITH). Broken into parts: ZITH · erz.

Is zithers 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 /ˈzɪðəz/ (ZITH-uz).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).