weather, whether

weather - /ˈwɛðər/

whether - /ˈwɛðər/

• The weather forecast will determine whether we go hiking or stay indoors.
• She couldn't decide whether to bring an umbrella, given the unpredictable weather.
• Whether it's sunny or rainy, she always enjoys the beauty of the weather.
• The team debated whether to reschedule the game because of the stormy weather.
• He wondered whether he should wear a coat, as the weather kept changing.
• Whether it's warm or cold, the weather in spring can be hard to predict.
• They weren't sure whether the weather would allow for a beach day or not.
• She checked the app to see whether the weather would improve later.
• The picnic depended on whether the weather would clear up by noon.
• The pilot announced he wasn’t certain whether the weather would delay the flight.

Key Differences:

    • Weather (the state of the atmosphere, e.g., rain, sun, snow): /ˈwɛðər/, with a soft "th" sound as in "feather".

    • Whether (used to express choices or possibilities): /ˈwɛðər/, pronounced the same as weather.

In these examples, (the) weather and whether are homophones (they sound the same), but context helps distinguish their meanings.