bother

/ˈbɑːðər/

Syllables both·er

Stress BOTH-er

Phonics Breakdown

bo

/bɑː/

short o

th

/ð/

voiced th

er

/ər/

er sound

Meaning

to annoy, worry, or cause trouble; a concern

Sound Reference

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bo=/bɑː/(boss) + th=/ð/(this) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

Sorry to bother you, but I need some help.