How to pronounce natter
Say it like NAT-er. Natter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce natter. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of natter
- 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: NAT-uh.
What does natter mean?
- To talk casually; to discuss unimportant matters.“What are you guys nattering about? You're clearly not following the meeting!”
- To nag.
- Mindless and irrelevant chatter.
Where does natter come from?
From a Northern England dialectal variant of gnatter (also knatter) ("to chatter, grumble; nibble away at"), ultimately of imitative origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with natter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of natter.
Questions about saying natter
How do you pronounce natter?
Say NAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in natter?
Natter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT). Broken into parts: NAT · er.
Is natter 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 /ˈnætə/ (NAT-uh).