How to pronounce neutered
Say it like NOO-terd. Neutered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce neutered. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈnutɚd/NOO-terd
UK British/ˈnjuːtəd/NYOO-tud
- NOO
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of neutered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NYOO-tud.
What does neutered mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying neutered
How do you pronounce neutered?
Say NOO-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutɚd/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutered?
Neutered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · terd.
Is neutered 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 /ˈnjuːtəd/ (NYOO-tud).