How to Pronounce Bellwether

To pronounce "bellwether", say BELLW-eth-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bellwether”

"bellwether" has 3 syllables: bellw-eth-er. It rhymes with nether and weather, if that helps it stick.

What does bellwether mean?

noun

  1. The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.
  2. Anything that indicates future trends.

Synonyms

gaugeindicatorsign

Words that rhyme with bellwether

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

netherweatheraltogethertogetherleathertetherwhetherheather

Related words

leadtitangiantpilotmogulgiganticpioneertrendsetter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bellwether"?▾

"Bellwether" has 3 syllables: bellw · eth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bellwether"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bellwether" is /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/.

What does "bellwether" mean?▾

Bellwether: The leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck.

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