How to pronounce muttered
Say it like MUHT-erd. Muttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT).
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- MUHT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muttered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of muttered
- 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-ud.
What does muttered mean?
- simple past and past participle of mutter How to pronounce mutter
Words that rhyme with muttered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muttered.
Questions about saying muttered
How do you pronounce muttered?
Say MUHT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muttered?
Muttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT). Broken into parts: MUHT · erd.
Is muttered 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 /ˈmʌtəd/ (MUHT-ud).