How to pronounce cooter
Say it like KOO-ter. Cooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cooter
- 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: KOO-tuh.
What does cooter mean?
- A freshwater turtle of the eastern United States of the genus Pseudemys.
- A box turtle.
- A redneck.
- Alternative form of couter (“a sovereign (coin)”).
Where does cooter come from?
Borrowed from Gullah cootuh (“turtle”), from an African language, e.g.
Words that rhyme with cooter
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Questions about saying cooter
How do you pronounce cooter?
Say KOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooter?
Cooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · ter.
Is cooter 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 /ˈkuːtə/ (KOO-tuh).