How to Pronounce Blather

To pronounce "blather", say BLATH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /blæðə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/blæðə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blather”

"blather" has 2 syllables: blath-er. It rhymes with gather and lather, if that helps it stick.

What does blather mean?

noun

  1. Nonsensical or foolish talk.

verb

  1. To talk rapidly without making much sense.
  2. To say (something foolish or nonsensical); to say (something) in a foolish or overly verbose way.

Words that rhyme with blather

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gatherlatherslatherbathermathercatherpratherrathersathersmatherwrather

Related words

smatterblatherskiteblitherbabblebletherblotherblabbergabble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blather"?▾

"Blather" has 2 syllables: blath · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "blather"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blather" is /blæðə(ɹ)/.

What does "blather" mean?▾

Blather: Nonsensical or foolish talk.

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