How to Pronounce Winter

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɪntɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “winter”

"winter" has 2 syllables: wint-er. It rhymes with splinter and midwinter, if that helps it stick.

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

What does winter mean?

noun

  1. Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.
  2. The period of decay, old age, death, or the like.

verb

  1. To spend the winter (in a particular place).

    “When they retired, they hoped to winter in Florida.”

  2. To store something (for instance animals) somewhere over winter to protect it from cold.

Words that rhyme with winter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

splintermidwinteroverwinterreenterwynterinter-minter

Related words

wintertimewinterywintrysummerautumnsolsticeweatherseason

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "winter"?▾

"Winter" has 2 syllables: wint · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "winter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "winter" is /ˈwɪntɚ/.

What does "winter" mean?▾

Winter: Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

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