How to pronounce polluter
Say it like puh-LOO-ter. Polluter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- puh
- LOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polluter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay 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 polluter
- 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: puh-LOO-tuh.
What does polluter mean?
- A subject that pollutes, be it a person, company, country, factory or another subject.
Where does polluter come from?
From pollute + -er.
Words that rhyme with polluter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polluter.
Questions about saying polluter
How do you pronounce polluter?
Say puh-LOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlutɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈluːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polluter?
Polluter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: puh · LOO · ter.
Is polluter 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 /pəˈluːtə/ (puh-LOO-tuh).