wither

/ˈwɪðər/

Syllables with·er

Stress WITH-er

Phonics Breakdown

wi

/wɪ/

short i

th

/ð/

voiced th

er

/ər/

r-colored

Meaning

to dry up, lose freshness or strength

Sound Reference

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wi=/wɪ/(win) + th=/ð/(this) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The flowers will wither without water.