To pronounce "gathering", say GATH-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/
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"gathering" has 3 syllables: gath-er-ing. It rhymes with slathering and lathering, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists.”
“A gathering of fruit.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gathering" has 3 syllables: gath · er · ing.
The IPA transcription of "gathering" is /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/.
Gathering: A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
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