How to pronounce within
within
/wɪˈðɪn/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /wɪˈθɪn/.
What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Within, 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. |
| /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. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
Golf is now within the reach of everyone.
Words that rhyme with within
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 within?
Within is pronounced /wɪˈðɪn/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /wɪˈθɪn/, is also used.
How many syllables are in within?
Within has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in within?
The second syllable: /wɪˈðɪn/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in within?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.