How to pronounce malter
Say it like MAWL-ter. Malter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
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- MAWL
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of malter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOL-tuh.
What does malter mean?
- A person who makes malt; a maltster.
Where does malter come from?
From Middle English maltare, malter, maltar; equivalent to malt + -er.
Words that rhyme with malter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malter.
Questions about saying malter
How do you pronounce malter?
Say MAWL-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔltɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malter?
Malter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · ter.
Is malter 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 /ˈmɒltə/ (MOL-tuh).