How to pronounce otters
Say it like OT-erz. Otters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OT).
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US American/ˈɑtɚz/OT-erz
UK British/ˈɒtəz/OT-uz
- OT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otters pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of otters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OT-uz.
What does otters mean?
noun
- plural of otter How to pronounce otter
Questions about saying otters
How do you pronounce otters?
Say OT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɒtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otters?
Otters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OT). Broken into parts: OT · erz.
Is otters 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 /ˈɒtəz/ (OT-uz).