How to Pronounce "withers"
word
ˈwɪðɝz
WITH-erz
wˈɪðəz
WITH-uhz
Definition
Withers refers to the highest part of a horse’s back at the base of the neck, between the shoulders. Less commonly, 'withers' can be the third person singular of the verb 'wither', meaning to dry up or shrink, usually for plants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪðɝz
British English
wˈɪðəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH-erz
UK
WITH-uhz
Listen in Context
The horse's withers are just above its shoulders.
She measured the dog at the withers to find its height.
A giraffe's withers are higher than a horse's.
Every time the plant doesn't get enough water, it withers quickly.