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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ra
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ra-ther: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: RA-ther.
Pronunciation
/ˈræðɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ra-ther.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide rather into syllables?

rather divides as ra-ther. ra-ther: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in rather?

Rather has 2 syllables (ra-ther).

Which syllable is stressed in rather?

The stressed syllable in rather is ra. The 1st syllable is stressed: RA-ther.

How do you pronounce rather?

/ˈræðɚ/ in American English.