How to pronounce fettered
Say it like FET-erd. Fettered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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- FET
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fettered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fettered
- 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-ud.
What does fettered mean?
- simple past and past participle of fetter How to pronounce fetter
- Bound by chains or shackles.
- Restricted.
- Of the feet: bent backward and apparently unfit for walking.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fettered
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Questions about saying fettered
How do you pronounce fettered?
Say FET-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fettered?
Fettered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · erd.
Is fettered 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 /ˈfɛtəd/ (FET-ud).