How to pronounce cottier
Say it like KOT-ee-er. Cottier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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- KOT
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cottier
- 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-ee-uh.
What does cottier mean?
- Someone who lives in a cot or cottage; a cottager.
Where does cottier come from?
From Old French cotier.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cottier
How do you pronounce cottier?
Say KOT-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottier?
Cottier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · ee · er.
Is cottier 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 /ˈkɒtiə/ (KOT-ee-uh).