How to Pronounce Gathers

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GATH-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “gathers”

"gathers" has 2 syllables: gath-ers. It rhymes with bathers and slathers, if that helps it stick.

What does gathers mean?

noun

  1. A plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker.
  2. The inclination forward of the axle journals to keep the wheels from working outward.

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.”

Synonyms

aggrouptogetherize

Words that rhyme with gathers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bathersslatherssmatherscathersflatherslathersmathers

Related words

forgathercongregatecollectforegatherassembleconglomeratecumulateamass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gathers"?▾

"Gathers" has 2 syllables: gath · ers.

What does "gathers" mean?▾

Gathers: A plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker.

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