How to pronounce getter
Say it like GHET-er. Getter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET).
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US American/ˈɡɛtər/GHET-er
UK British/ˈɡɛtə/GHET-uh
- GHET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Getter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of getter
- 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: GHET-uh.
What does getter mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, gets.
- A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.
- A material which is included in a vacuum system or device for removing gas by sorption.
- To remove gas by sorption, using a getter.
Where does getter come from?
From get + -er.
Questions about saying getter
How do you pronounce getter?
Say GHET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛtər/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in getter?
Getter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHET). Broken into parts: GHET · er.
Is getter 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 /ˈɡɛtə/ (GHET-uh).