how to pronounce tether

/ˈtɛðɚ/

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tether is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of tether in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… goats tether cleans the lime kiln and …”

meanings of tether

noun:

The limit of one's abilities, resources etc.
The cardinal number three in an old counting system used in Teesdale and Swaledale. (Variant of tethera).
A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay.

verb:

To restrict something with a tether.
To connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot.
To connect something to something else.

tether frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word tether occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.