How to Pronounce Whither

To pronounce "whither", say WHITH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʍɪðə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʍɪðə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whither”

"whither" has 2 syllables: whith-er. It rhymes with dither and slither, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wither — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whither mean?

verb

  1. To wuther.

adverb

  1. To what place.

Antonyms

whence

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Words that rhyme with whither

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ditherslitherhitherzitherthitheratitherbitherrythersmitherwither

Related words

wherepathdirectiondestinationwhereaboutswhereaboutplaceposition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whither"?▾

"Whither" has 2 syllables: whith · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "whither"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whither" is /ˈʍɪðə/.

What does "whither" mean?▾

Whither: To wuther.

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