American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'rather' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "rather" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "rather"

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Simple pronunciation
raa-ther
IPA transcription
/ˈɹæ.ðɚ/
Word frequency
363rd

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What does "rather" mean?

  1. 1.more accurately; more exactly
  2. 2.to a moderate degree; quite
  3. 3.preferably or instead

Examples of "rather" in a sentence

  • I would rather go to the beach than stay at home.
  • I'm rather tired.
  • He's rather nice.

How common is "rather"?

Rather is the 363rd most common word in English.

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