How to Pronounce Hither

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɪðə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hither”

"hither" has 2 syllables: hith-er. It rhymes with dither and slither, if that helps it stick.

What does hither mean?

adjective

  1. On this side; the nearer.

    “1954, The essential Not-self could be perceived very clearly in things and in living creatures on the hither side of good and evil. — Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception (Chatto & Windus 1954, p. 30)”

adverb

  1. To this place, to here.

    “He went hither and thither.”

  2. Over here

Synonyms

citerior

Antonyms

hence

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Words that rhyme with hither

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ditherslitherzitherthitherwhitheratitherbitherrythersmitherwither

Related words

herehastethisawayhereaboutshereaboutherewardhitherwardinside

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hither"?▾

"Hither" has 2 syllables: hith · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hither"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hither" is /ˈhɪðə/.

What does "hither" mean?▾

Hither: On this side; the nearer.

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