rather

/ˈræðər/

Syllables ra·ther

Stress RA-ther

Phonics Breakdown

ra

/ræ/

short a

th

/ð/

voiced th

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

to some extent; quite; instead; preferably

Sound Reference

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ra=/ræ/(rat) + th=/ð/(this) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

I would rather stay at home tonight.