How to pronounce pewter
Say it like PYOO-ter. Pewter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pewter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pewter
- 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: PYOO-tuh.
What does pewter mean?
- An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
- Items made of pewter; pewterware.
- A beer tankard made from pewter.
- Of a dark, dull gray color, like that of the metal.
- To coat with pewter.
Where does pewter come from?
From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with pewter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pewter.
Questions about saying pewter
How do you pronounce pewter?
Say PYOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pewter?
Pewter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · ter.
Is pewter 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 /ˈpjuːtə/ (PYOO-tuh).