To pronounce "rutherford", say RUTH-erf-ord — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
rutherford
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RUTH-erf-ord
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"rutherford" has 3 syllables: ruth-erf-ord.
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"Rutherford" has 3 syllables: ruth · erf · ord.
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