How To Pronounce Either
either
In British English, either is pronounced /ˈaɪ.ðə/ or /ˈiː.ðə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈaɪ.ðəʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈiː.ðɚ/.
Either has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Either has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Either
Questions About Either
How do you pronounce either in British English?
In British English, either is pronounced /ˈaɪ.ðə/ or /ˈiː.ðə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈaɪ.ðəʴ].
How do you pronounce either in American English?
In American English, either is pronounced /ˈiː.ðɚ/.
How many syllables are in either?
Either has two syllables, /aɪ/ + /ðə/.
Where is the stress in either?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /aɪ/.
Do British and American English pronounce either the same way?
No. British English has /ˈaɪ.ðə/ and American English has /ˈiː.ðɚ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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