How to pronounce nutter
Say it like NUHT-er. Nutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnʌtɚ/NUHT-er
UK British/ˈnʌtə/NUHT-uh
- NUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay 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 nutter
- 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: NUHT-uh.
What does nutter mean?
noun
- A person who gathers nuts.
Where does nutter come from?
From Middle English nutter, notere, equivalent to nut + -er.
Words that rhyme with nutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nutter.
Questions about saying nutter
How do you pronounce nutter?
Say NUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutter?
Nutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · er.
Is nutter 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 /ˈnʌtə/ (NUHT-uh).