How to pronounce jolter
Say it like JOHL-ter. Jolter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHL).
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- JOHL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jolter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jolter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JOHL-tuh.
What does jolter mean?
- One who, or that which, jolts.
Where does jolter come from?
From jolt + -er.
Words that rhyme with jolter
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Questions about saying jolter
How do you pronounce jolter?
Say JOHL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒəʊltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jolter?
Jolter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOHL). Broken into parts: JOHL · ter.
Is jolter 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 /ˈdʒəʊltə/ (JOHL-tuh).