How to pronounce cotter
Say it like KOT-er. Cotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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- KOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cotter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTSay 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 cotter
- 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: KOT-uh.
What does cotter mean?
- A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
- A cotter pin.
- To fasten with a cotter.
Words that rhyme with cotter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cotter.
Questions about saying cotter
How do you pronounce cotter?
Say KOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cotter?
Cotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · er.
Is cotter 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 /ˈkɒtə/ (KOT-uh).