How to Pronounce Wither

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɪðə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wither”

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

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

What does wither mean?

verb

  1. To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
  2. To cause to shrivel or dry up.

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Words that rhyme with wither

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ditherslitherhitherzitherthitherwhitheratitherbitherrythersmither

Related words

shrivelshrinkfadewiltseardwindlediebigg

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wither"?▾

"Wither" has 2 syllables: with · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "wither"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wither" is /ˈwɪðə/.

What does "wither" mean?▾

Wither: To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

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