How to pronounce "weather"

weather

Noun
American
/ˈwɛðər/

Syllable Breakdown

weath er

How natives say weather

British
/ˈwɛðə/

Syllable Breakdown

weath er

How natives say weather

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'w' sound, rounding your lips.

  • Move to the short 'e' sound as in 'bed'.

  • Then, move to the 'th' sound by placing your tongue between your teeth.

  • End with the schwa sound 'er', with your tongue in a relaxed position.

Common Mistakes

  • weather (wea-ther)

  • withair (with-air)

  • wethear (wet-hear)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

What is the mouth shape for the 'w' sound?

Round your lips as if you're about to whistle.

How do I make the 'th' sound correctly?

Place your tongue gently between your teeth and blow air out.

Is the second syllable stressed?

No, the first syllable is stressed.

Definition

weather

The condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

Word Family

whether

/ˈwɛðər/

conjunction

Expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives

Example: I don't know whether to bring an umbrella.

weatherman

/ˈwɛðərˌmæn/

noun

A man who reports the weather forecast

Example: The weatherman predicted rain.

weathers

/ˈwɛðərz/

verb

Withstand (a difficulty or danger)

Example: The house weathers storms well.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Different vowels

- 'weather' uses /ɛ/, 'whether' is more closed.

Affixation

- 'weatherman' includes 'man', altering word stress.

Inflection

- 'weathers' adds 'z' sound, changing the ending.

Pro Tips

Mind the 'th' sound

Be sure your tongue is between your teeth for a soft sound.

Stress the first syllable

Put emphasis on the first part: 'weath'.

Nearby Words

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adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/