How to Pronounce Tethered

To pronounce "tethered", say TETH-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TETH-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “tethered”

"tethered" has 3 syllables: teth-er-ed. It rhymes with weathered and feathered, if that helps it stick.

What does tethered mean?

verb

  1. To restrict something with a tether.
  2. To connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot.

adjective

  1. Tied, strapped, especially with tethers or hobbles.
  2. Connected (especially a mobile phone to a computer, for use as a wireless modem)

    “Many mobile phones are equipped with software to offer tethered Internet access.”

Words that rhyme with tethered

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weatheredfeatheredleathered

Related words

boundrelatedconnectedattachedcommittedfetteredshackledstrapped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tethered"?▾

"Tethered" has 3 syllables: teth · er · ed.

What does "tethered" mean?▾

Tethered: To restrict something with a tether.

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