How to pronounce fetter
Say it like FET-er. Fetter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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- FET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fetter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FET-uh.
What does fetter mean?
- A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal, often by its legs.
- Anything that restricts or restrains.
- To shackle or bind up with fetters.
- To restrain or impede; to hamper.
Where does fetter come from?
Cognate with Dutch veter (“cable, chain, hawser; bond, fetter”), Faroese fjøtur (“fetter”), Icelandic fjötur (“fetter”), Swedish fjätter (“fetter, shackle”); also Irish feadh (“extent, length”), feá (“fathom”), Scottish Gaelic feadh (“exten
Words that rhyme with fetter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fetter.
Questions about saying fetter
How do you pronounce fetter?
Say FET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetter?
Fetter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · er.
Is fetter 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 /ˈfɛtə/ (FET-uh).