How to pronounce rather in English

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Pronounce Rather as R AH T HH EH R.

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    Rather phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'rather'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of rather: /ræthɛr/
    • Modern IPA representation of rather: /ræthɛr/

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    List of meaning for rather

    quite; to a slight degree

    rather, instead(adverb)

    on the contrary

    "rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left"; "he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter"; "used English terms instead of Latin ones"

    rather, kind of, kinda, sort of(adverb)

    to some (great or small) extent

    "it was rather cold"; "the party was rather nice"; "the knife is rather dull"; "I rather regret that I cannot attend"; "He's rather good at playing the cello"; "he is kind of shy"

    preferably, sooner, rather(adverb)

    more readily or willingly

    "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in Philadelphia"; "I'd sooner die than give up"

    quite, rather(adverb)

    to a degree (not used with a negative)

    "quite tasty"; "quite soon"; "quite ill"; "quite rich"

    by choice or preference

    I would rather go to the movies than stay at home

    as a substitute

    don't think of the placement test as torture but rather as a chance to show off how much you know

    to some degree or extent

    I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?

    rather in sentence

    1. Lisa likes to drown her salad in ranch, but her sister would rather cover her lettuce with Italian dressing.

    2. The state carries the burden of proof, meaning they have to prove the suspect guilty rather than the lawyer proving him innocent.

    3. Focusing on idealism rather than reality, the naïve student continued pursuing a degree in a field that was oversaturated.

    4. The self-professed dweeb would rather spend his days working math problems and building robots than socializing with other people.

    5. I feel it is better to discuss personal issues vis-à-vis rather than over the phone.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term rather

    If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.

    Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr.

    I would rather have you beat me with sticks -- I would rather have you beat me than put me in solitary.

    Brian Nelson

    Undoubtedly, no human can live or last here (on earth) forever. But interestingly, each and everyone of us can do or achieve something that can last perpetually or throughout (the posterity ahead) just by living a selfless life. That is to say, putting someone else's or others needs first and then thinking less about your own self or rather having the best interests of others at heart. ~Emeasoba George

    Emeasoba George

    The alternative to rejecting a mission with the Americans is not to do nothing - I see that (view) among many people, unfortunately also in the SPD - but rather the alternative is a European mission, if necessary without the British, if they decide for the U.S..

    Norbert Roettgen

    We think that the government aims to support both the real economy and the capital market, the timing of the PBoC's move is rather market-friendly and seems to incorporate the goal of reducing market volatility and providing support for market sentiment.

    Dong Tao

    Roger Stone is a rather canny spinmaster and we have not had any communications with Roger Stone whatsoever.

    Julian Assange

    Giving its plutonium away and paying for it would expose the Japanese to the reality of plutonium as a liability rather than an asset.

    Mycle Schneider

    We are very happy our inter-state relations are restoring rather quickly.

    Vladimir Putin

    Don't go looking for trouble rather avoid it.

    Oscar Auliq-Ice

    Love and faith are isomorphic i.e. they have relevant structure or rather they are similar in form/relation. In the sense that, anyone who is full of both of them is bound to be pleasing to God. Thus, dare to be and remain loveful/faithful.

    Emeasoba George

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