How to pronounce dotter
Say it like DOT-er. Dotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɑtɚ/DOT-er
UK British/ˈdɒtə/DOT-uh
- DOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dotter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOTSay 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 dotter
- 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: DOT-uh.
What does dotter mean?
noun
- An instrument for drawing dots.
Where does dotter come from?
From dot + -er.
Words that rhyme with dotter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dotter.
Questions about saying dotter
How do you pronounce dotter?
Say DOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dotter?
Dotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOT). Broken into parts: DOT · er.
Is dotter 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 /ˈdɒtə/ (DOT-uh).