How to pronounce "within"

within

IN
American
/wɪˈðɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

with in

How natives say within

British
/wɪˈðɪn/

Syllable Breakdown

with in

How natives say within

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'w' sound as in 'we'.

  • Next, pronounce 'ih' like in 'sit'.

  • Finish with a 'th' sound as in 'this' followed by 'in'.

Common Mistakes

  • missing 'th' sound (wi-din)

  • stressing the first syllable (WITH-in)

  • using an 'e' sound for the second syllable (wi-then)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'w' sound as in 'we'.

  • Next, pronounce 'ih' like in 'sit'.

  • Finish with a 'th' sound as in 'this' followed by 'in'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Which syllable is stressed?

The second syllable is stressed.

How to practice the 'th' sound?

Put your tongue between your teeth and push air out.

Is it 'within' or 'wi-din'?

It is 'within' with a clear 'th' sound.

Definition

within

Inside or not beyond.

Word Family

without

/wɪˈðaʊt/

preposition

Lacking something

Example: They went without food.

within

/wɪˈðɪn/

preposition

Inside or not beyond

Example: Stay within the limit.

withstand

/wɪðˈstænd/

verb

Resist or endure

Example: The walls can withstand storms.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Different final sound vs. without

Same pronunciation as the input word

Different stress and third syllable sound vs. withstand

Pro Tips

Practice the 'th' Sound

Use a mirror to practice placing your tongue between your teeth for the 'th' sound.

Remember the Stress

Place stress on the second syllable to aid clarity.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Within

adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/