How to pronounce pother
Say it like PUHTH-uh. Pother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHTH).
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- PUHTH
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pother pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pother
American and British speakers say pother in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌðə/ in the US and /ˈpʌðə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHTH-uh.
What does pother mean?
- A commotion, a tempest.
- To make a bustle or stir; to be fussy.
- To puzzle or perplex.
Where does pother come from?
Origin uncertain. Compare Dutch peuteren (“to rummage, poke”), and English potter, pudder.
Questions about saying pother
How do you pronounce pother?
Say PUHTH-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌðə/. In British English it is /ˈpʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pother?
Pother has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHTH). Broken into parts: PUHTH · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say pother the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌðə/ and the British form is /ˈpʌðə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.