How to Pronounce Weather

To pronounce "weather", say WEH-ther — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɛðɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɛðɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/wˈɛðɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “weather”

Break "weather" into 2 beats and lean on "WEATH" — that's the stressed one.

What does weather mean?

noun

  1. The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
  2. Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.

adjective

  1. Facing towards the flow of a fluid, usually air.

verb

  1. To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
  2. To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "weather"?▾

To pronounce "weather", say WEH-ther — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɛðɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "weather"?▾

"Weather" has 2 syllables: weath · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "weather"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weather" is /ˈwɛðɝ/.

What does "weather" mean?▾

Weather: The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

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