How to Pronounce "wither"
word
ˈwɪðɝ
WITH-er
wˈɪðɐ
WITH-uh
Definition
To gradually dry up, shrink, or lose life or freshness, especially in plants; can also mean to become weaker or less effective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪðɝ
British English
wˈɪðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH-er
UK
WITH-uh
Listen in Context
The flowers will wither without water.
If leaves do not get enough sun, they wither and fall off.
The grass began to wither during the hot summer.
Seeing her hopes wither was heartbreaking.