How to Pronounce Lather

To pronounce "lather", say LATH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lather”

"lather" has 2 syllables: lath-er. It rhymes with blather and gather, if that helps it stick.

What does lather mean?

noun

  1. The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
  2. Foam from profuse sweating, as of a horse.

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Words that rhyme with lather

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blathergatherslatherbathermathercatherpratherrathersathersmatherwrather

Related words

soapsudssudssoapfretstewstrapslashwhip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lather"?▾

"Lather" has 2 syllables: lath · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "lather"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lather" is /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/.

What does "lather" mean?▾

Lather: The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.

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