How to Pronounce "wether"
word
ˈwɛðə
WEH-thur
wˈɛðɐ
WEH-thuh
Definition
A wether is a male sheep or goat that has been castrated and cannot breed. It is often kept for wool, meat, or as a companion animal in herds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛðə
British English
wˈɛðɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEH-thur
UK
WEH-thuh
Listen in Context
The farmer kept a wether with the flock for company.
A wether cannot have lambs.
The vet explains why a wether is useful on a farm.
If you see a male sheep with no horns, it might just be a wether.