How to Pronounce Gathered

To pronounce "gathered", say GATH-er-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæðəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡæðəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gathered”

"gathered" has 3 syllables: gath-er-ed. It rhymes with lathered and slathered, if that helps it stick.

What does gathered mean?

verb

  1. To collect; normally separate things.

    “I've been gathering ideas from the people I work with.”

  2. To bring parts of a whole closer.

    “She gathered the shawl about her as she stepped into the cold.”

adjective

  1. Focused, centered, achieving a state of shared mysticism.

Synonyms

aggrouptogetherize

Words that rhyme with gathered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

latheredslathered

Related words

concentrateddeepenedlearnedmetunderstoodmeetingconsolidatedcombined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gathered"?▾

"Gathered" has 3 syllables: gath · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "gathered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gathered" is /ˈɡæðəd/.

What does "gathered" mean?▾

Gathered: To collect; normally separate things.

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