How to Pronounce Aether

To pronounce "aether", say AETH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈiː.θə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈiː.θə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aether”

"aether" has 2 syllables: aeth-er.

What does aether mean?

noun

  1. The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.
  2. Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955).

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aether"?▾

"Aether" has 2 syllables: aeth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "aether"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aether" is /ˈiː.θə/.

What does "aether" mean?▾

Aether: The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.

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