How to Pronounce “Bother”
To correctly pronounce the word “bother,” follow these steps:
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Start with the sound “B” (similar to “bee”).
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Add the long “AH” sound (similar to the “a” in “father”) while opening your mouth slightly wider.
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Combine the two sounds to pronounce “BAA.”
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Continue with the “TH” sound (similar to the “th” in “think”) by placing your tongue between your teeth and exhale.
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Finally, finish with the “ER” sound (similar to “her”) by rounding your lips slightly.
When said together, it should sound like “BAA-TH-ER.” Remember to emphasize the stressed syllable, which is the first syllable “BAA.”
Practice saying the word slowly and gradually increase your speed until you can pronounce it confidently.