How to pronounce dither
dither
/ˈdɪðər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Dither, sound by sound
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce dither?
Dither is pronounced /ˈdɪðər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in dither?
Dither has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in dither?
The first syllable: /ˈdɪðər/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in dither?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.