How do you pronounce "whether"?

In American English: /ˈwɛðɝ/ (WEHTH-ur). In British English: /wˈɛðə/ (W-ehth). In Canadian English: /ˈwɛðɝ/ (WEHTH-ur). In Australian English: /wˈɛðə/ (W-ehth).

Is "whether" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɛðɝ/ (WEHTH-ur), while in British English it's /wˈɛðə/ (W-ehth).

How to Pronounce "whether"

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whether

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/ˈwɛðɝ/

WEHTH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

wɛðwhe·ɝther

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