How to Pronounce Ether

To pronounce "ether", say ETH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈiːθə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈiːθə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ether”

"ether" has 2 syllables: eth-er. It rhymes with seether and pleather, if that helps it stick.

What does ether 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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Words that rhyme with ether

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seetherpleather

Related words

aetherquintessenceethoxyethaneanestheticluminiferousflaskpetrolic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ether"?▾

"Ether" has 2 syllables: eth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "ether"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ether" is /ˈiːθə/.

What does "ether" mean?▾

Ether: 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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