How to pronounce clotter
Say it like KLOT-er. Clotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOT).
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- KLOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clotter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOTSay 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 clotter
- 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: KLOT-uh.
What does clotter mean?
- One who clots for eels; One who fishes with a pole or cord that is baited with a clot of worm strung on worsted or similar material, which gets tangled in the teeth of the eel.
- One who studies the clotting of blood and blood clotting disorders; hematologist.
- Something that induces (something such as blood or cream) to clot.
Words that rhyme with clotter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clotter.
Questions about saying clotter
How do you pronounce clotter?
Say KLOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clotter?
Clotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOT). Broken into parts: KLOT · er.
Is clotter 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 /ˈklɒtə/ (KLOT-uh).