How to pronounce blotter
Say it like BLOT-er. Blotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT).
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- BLOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blotter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blotter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLOT-uh.
What does blotter mean?
- A piece of blotting paper in a pad as a piece of desk furniture.
- A strip of such paper saturated with perfume.
- A daily register of arrests and other events in a police station.
Where does blotter come from?
From blot + -er.
Words that rhyme with blotter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blotter.
Questions about saying blotter
How do you pronounce blotter?
Say BLOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blotter?
Blotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT). Broken into parts: BLOT · er.
Is blotter 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 /ˈblɒtə/ (BLOT-uh).