How to pronounce whether
whether
/ˈweðər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈhweðər/.
What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Whether, sound by sound
| /w/as in water | Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /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. |
In a sentence
I doubt whether it is true or not.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce whether?
Whether is pronounced /ˈweðər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈhweðər/, is also used.
How many syllables are in whether?
Whether has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in whether?
The first syllable: /ˈweðər/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in whether?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.