How to pronounce garter
Say it like GAR-ter. Garter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of garter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-tuh.
What does garter mean?
- A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking.
- A bendlet.
- An elastic band encircling any article of clothing.
- to fasten with a garter
- To wear a garter
Where does garter come from?
From Middle English garter, from Old Northern French gartier, from Old French garet (compare Old French jartier, from jaret), from Gaulish *garrā, from Proto-Celtic *garros (“calf, shank”) (compare Cornish gar, Cornish gar,Middle Welsh garr, Old Irish gairr).
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Words that rhyme with garter
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Questions about saying garter
How do you pronounce garter?
Say GAR-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garter?
Garter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · ter.
Is garter 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 /ˈɡɑːtə/ (GAH-tuh).