How to pronounce mutter
Say it like MUHT-er. Mutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT).
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- MUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mutter
- 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: MUHT-uh.
What does mutter mean?
- To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.“You could hear the students mutter as they were served sodden spaghetti, yet again, in the cafeteria.”
- To speak softly and incoherently, or with imperfect articulations.“The asylum inmate muttered some doggerel about chains and pains to himself, over and over.”
- To make a sound with a low, rumbling noise.“April could hear the delivery van's engine muttering in the driveway.”
- A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.“The prisoners were docile, and accepted their lot with barely a mutter.”
- Peas.
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Words that rhyme with mutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mutter.
Questions about saying mutter
How do you pronounce mutter?
Say MUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutter?
Mutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT). Broken into parts: MUHT · er.
Is mutter 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 /ˈmʌtə/ (MUHT-uh).