How to pronounce botter
Say it like BOT-er. Botter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTSay 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 botter
- 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: BOT-uh.
What does botter mean?
- A homosexual man.
Where does botter come from?
From bottom (“backside”).
Words that rhyme with botter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of botter.
Questions about saying botter
How do you pronounce botter?
Say BOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botter?
Botter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · er.
Is botter 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 /ˈbɒtə/ (BOT-uh).