How to pronounce plotter
Say it like PLOT-er. Plotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOT).
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- PLOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plotter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plotter
- 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: PLOT-uh.
What does plotter mean?
- A person who plots.
- An output device that draws graphs and other pictorial images on paper, sometimes using attached pens.
- An instrument used to mark or find the position of a vessel on a chart.
- Alternative form of plouter.
Where does plotter come from?
From plot + -er.
Words that rhyme with plotter
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Questions about saying plotter
How do you pronounce plotter?
Say PLOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plotter?
Plotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOT). Broken into parts: PLOT · er.
Is plotter 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 /ˈplɒtə/ (PLOT-uh).