How to pronounce darter
Say it like DAR-ter. Darter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of darter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-tuh.
What does darter mean?
- One who darts, or who throws darts; that which darts.
- Any member of the family Anhingidae, waterbirds with long necks.
- Any of various darting freshwater fish of the family Percidae, that are usually small and brightly colored and are native to North America.
- Pronunciation spelling of daughter.
Where does darter come from?
From dart + -er.
Words that rhyme with darter
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Questions about saying darter
How do you pronounce darter?
Say DAR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darter?
Darter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · ter.
Is darter 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 /ˈdɑːtə/ (DAH-tuh).