How to pronounce abutter
Say it like uh-BUHT-er. Abutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈbʌtɚ/uh-BUHT-er
UK British/əˈbʌtə/uh-BUHT-uh
- uh
- BUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BUHT-uh.
What does abutter mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, abuts, specifically, the owner of a contiguous estate.“the abutters on a street or a river”
Where does abutter come from?
From abut + -er.
Words that rhyme with abutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abutter.
Questions about saying abutter
How do you pronounce abutter?
Say uh-BUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈbʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abutter?
Abutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: uh · BUHT · er.
Is abutter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbʌtə/ (uh-BUHT-uh).