How to pronounce muttering
Say it like MUHT-uh-ring. Muttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT).
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- MUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muttering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of muttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MUHT-uh-ring.
What does muttering mean?
- present participle and gerund of mutter How to pronounce mutter
- Something that is muttered.“I managed to catch a few of his mutterings.”
- A rumor.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with muttering
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Questions about saying muttering
How do you pronounce muttering?
Say MUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muttering?
Muttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHT). Broken into parts: MUHT · uh · ring.
Is muttering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/ (MUHT-uh-ring).