How to Pronounce Ethers

To pronounce "ethers", say ETH-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"ethers" has 2 syllables: eth-ers.

What does ethers 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).

Related words

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How many syllables are in "ethers"?▾

"Ethers" has 2 syllables: eth · ers.

What does "ethers" mean?▾

Ethers: 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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