英語で「zither」はどう発音する？
ˈzɪðər
ZIH·dhər
第1強勢： ZIH
実際の動画クリップの中でネイティブが文脈に合わせて「zither」を発音するのを聴く
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “zither”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ZIH
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
dhər
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("ZIH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "zither" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "zither is" sounds like "zither-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "zither" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Yeah, I play the banjo, but you know, in a pinch I can also play the zither.”— WIREDWatch clip
“So, this is a guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither that has over 2, 000 years of history.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“and the granada style from the moroccan border they use many of the same instruments the violin the zither-like canoon”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“So this is a guzheng, an ancient Chinese zither that has over 2, 000 years of history.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“One of my favorite instruments to play is the guzheng zither, a Chinese harp-like instrument.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“sage is typically portrayed playing a zither called a chin in Chinese.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
「zither」のスピーキング練習
ネイティブの発音を聞き、マイクに向かってセンテンスを復唱すると、リアルタイムで単語ごとの発音精度スコアが表示されます。
Yeah, I play the banjo, but you know, in a pinch I can also play the zither.
文脈で聴く: “zither”
14 件のクリップThe 英語 word “zither” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈzɪðər (phonetic respelling: ZIH-dhər). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ZIH · dhər), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (ZIH). Grammatically, “zither” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 14 authentic 英語 video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “zither” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from WIRED, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #1 · @4:07
“- I play the banjo. Yeah, I play the banjo, but you know, in a pinch I can also play the zither. in a pinch I can also play the zither.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @1:22
“Well, one person. Okay, great. Thank you. Well, that's what I'm here for. So, this is a guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither that has over 2, 000 years of history. And I never thought I'd be here playing over 2,000 years of history. And I never thought I'd be here playing”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @21:19
“including traditional constantinian sonap and the granada style from the moroccan border they use many of the same instruments the violin the zither-like canoon they use many of the same instruments the violin the zither-like canoon”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @0:12
“Five people, that's what I'm here for. So this is a guzheng, an ancient Chinese zither that has over 2, 000 years of history. an ancient Chinese zither that has over 2,000 years of history.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @2:47
“and I'm holding up a mirror to yours. One of my favorite instruments to play is the guzheng zither, a Chinese harp-like instrument. a Chinese harp-like instrument.”
意味と定義: “zither”
- A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.
- Related or similar instruments in other cultures, such as the Chinese guqin or Norwegian harpeleik; especially any chordophone without a neck, and with strings that pass over the body.
- To play a zither.
- To make a sound similar to that made by a zither; to move while making such a sound.
動画内の例文 (3)
- ““And where you ever got the idea that you'd hit it off with a vampire is beyond me.” “And for your information, she's not a vampire. She just likes to dress that way.” “Oh, I'm sorry. All palid pouty people look alike to me.” “Plus, she's a very talented zither player.” “Which you know all about and love so much. [chuckles] You realize you're really gonna humiliate yourself.” “Hey thanks, man. I really needed that positive reinforcement.” “No problem. Glad to be of service. Stop by any time! Good luck on your date!””
- “[…] the fluting began again. Not alone this time, but, to Rosalie’s infinite surprise, accompanied on a zither. […] At this moment the fluting and zithering began again.”
- “Yeah, I play the banjo, but you know, in a pinch I can also play the zither.”
よく使われるフレーズ・コロケーション
発音: “zither”
- Pronunciation:
- ZIH-dhər
- 音節:
- ZIH · dhər
- Written Hyphenation:
- zi · ther
- 第1強勢：
- ZIH
- IPA:
- ˈzɪðər
- 文脈で聴く
- zither
押韻・ライミングワード： “zither”
-ɪðər発音が全く同じ単語（同音異義語）
固有の発音「zither」 (⁄ˈzɪðər⁄) には一般的な語彙において同音異義語がありません。
「zither」に関するよくある質問
「zither」の英語の発音は？
「zither」の発音記号は ⁄ˈzɪðər⁄ (ZIH-dhər) です。上のネイティブ動画クリップを再生して、実際の会話におけるリアルな発音を聞いてみましょう。
「zither」の音節（シラブル）数はいくつですか？
「zither」には 2 つの音節があります：ZIH · dhər。
「zither」のアクセント（強勢）はどこですか？
「zither」の第1強勢（主アクセント）は「ZIH」にあります。動画内の強勢の置かれ方に注目して聴いてみてください。
「zither」の意味は何ですか？
A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.
「zither」が実際に使われている文を聞くには？
このページには、字幕付きの動画例文が 14 件収録されています。「前へ / 次へ」（または矢印キー ← / →）を使って発音される瞬間をピンポイントで再生できます。
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “zither”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.