How to Pronounce Bothering

To pronounce "bothering", say BOTH-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BOTH-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bothering”

"bothering" has 3 syllables: both-er-ing. It rhymes with fathering and grandfathering, if that helps it stick.

What does bothering mean?

verb

  1. To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.

    “Would it bother you if I smoked?”

  2. To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.

    “Why do I even bother to try?”

noun

  1. The action of troubling or disturbing someone

Synonyms

annoydisturbirritateput outvexcaremind

Words that rhyme with bothering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fatheringgrandfathering

Related words

botherationannoyvexannoyancenuisancehassleirritatetrouble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bothering"?▾

"Bothering" has 3 syllables: both · er · ing.

What does "bothering" mean?▾

Bothering: To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.

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