How to pronounce "together"

together

Adverb
American
/təˈɡɛðər/

Syllable Breakdown

to ge ther

How natives say together

British
/təˈɡɛðə/

Syllable Breakdown

to ge ther

How natives say together

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'tuh' by touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth and then releasing air.

  • Move to 'geh' by placing your tongue at the back of your mouth with a hard 'g' sound, followed by an open 'e'.

  • End with 'ther', where 'th' is made by placing your tongue between your teeth, and finish with 'er'.

Common Mistakes

  • to-get-her (wrong syllable emphasis)

  • to-geeth-er (wrong 'th' sound)

  • too-geth-er (wrong 'o' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'tuh' by gently touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth.

  • Move to 'geh' with a hard 'g' sound followed by an open 'e'.

  • End with 'thuh', making sure 'th' is pronounced with your tongue between your teeth.

common mistakes

  • to-get-er (dropping 'h')

  • to-geetha (changing 'er' to 'a')

  • tuh-geth-er (adding extra schwa)

FAQ

Why is the 'th' sound difficult?

The 'th' sound requires the tongue to be placed between the teeth, which isn’t common in many languages.

Where is the stress in the word?

The stress is on the second syllable, 'ge'.

Can 'together' be split into two words?

No, 'together' is one word and should be pronounced as a whole.

Definition

together

Being with each other or in the same place.

Word Family

gather

/ˈɡæðər/

verb

To come or bring together

Example: We gather here today.

togetherness

/təˈɡɛðərnəs/

noun

The feeling of closeness

Example: They value togetherness.

altogether

/ˌɔːltəˈɡɛðər/

adverb

Completely

Example: The project failed altogether.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Ends with 'r' sound unlike 'gather'.

Does not end with 'ness' like 'togetherness'.

Does not start with 'al' like 'altogether'.

Pro Tips

Practice 'th' sound

Use a mirror to watch your tongue placement for the 'th' sound.

Syllable stress awareness

Emphasize 'ge' to maintain correct stress and avoid common mistakes.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Together

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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