How to pronounce falters
Say it like FAWL-terz. Falters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL).
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US American/ˈfɔltɚz/FAWL-terz
UK British/ˈfɔːltəz/FAWL-tuz
- FAWL
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of falters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWL-tuz.
What does falters mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of falter How to pronounce falter
- plural of falter How to pronounce falter
Questions about saying falters
How do you pronounce falters?
Say FAWL-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔltɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːltəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falters?
Falters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL). Broken into parts: FAWL · terz.
Is falters 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 /ˈfɔːltəz/ (FAWL-tuz).