How to pronounce felter
Say it like FEL-ter. Felter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Felter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of felter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEL-tuh.
What does felter mean?
- A person who works with or makes felt; a feltmaker.
Words that rhyme with felter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of felter.
Questions about saying felter
How do you pronounce felter?
Say FEL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in felter?
Felter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · ter.
Is felter 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 /ˈfɛltə/ (FEL-tuh).