How many syllables in "hither"?

"hither" has 2 lettergrepen (hi - ther).

How to divide "hither"?

"hither" divides into 2 parts: hi · ther.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (hi... ther) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"hither": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hi·ther

Hoofdklemtoon

HI-ther(hi · ther)● ○

Stress in "hither" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɪðər⁄

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IPAˈhɪðər

Lettergrepenhi·ther

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How many syllables in "hither"?: "hither" has 2 lettergrepen (hi - ther).
How to divide "hither"?: "hither" divides into 2 parts: hi · ther.
Where is the stress in "hither"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hither"?: Say each syllable slowly (hi... ther) and listen on SayItVid.