How to Pronounce Tethering

To pronounce "tethering", say TETH-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈteðəɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈteðəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tethering”

"tethering" has 3 syllables: teth-er-ing. It rhymes with feathering and weathering, if that helps it stick.

What does tethering 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.

noun

  1. The act or means by which something is tethered.
  2. The connection of a personal computer to a mobile phone so as to obtain wireless Internet access from the computer.

Words that rhyme with tethering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

featheringweatheringleathering

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tethering"?▾

"Tethering" has 3 syllables: teth · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "tethering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tethering" is /ˈteðəɹɪŋ/.

What does "tethering" mean?▾

Tethering: To restrict something with a tether.

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