English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Farther Pronunciation
Farther is pronounced FAHR-dher, IPA /ˈfɑrðɝ/.
FAHR-dher
US /ˈfɑrðɝ/ · UK /ˈfɑːðə/
Syllables: FAHR · dher (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb and adjective: At or to a greater physical distance.
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Farther in a Sentence
- The second gate is farther up the track.
- We could not get any farther without a permit.
- The farther shore was lost in mist.
Common Mispronunciations of Farther
Not FAH-ther
The th is voiced, the buzzing one of weather, so the second beat hums rather than hisses.
Not FER-dher
The first beat is a full ah, which is what keeps the word clear of further.
Tip: Farther is for distance and further for degree, though in practice further has taken over both jobs.
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