How to pronounce pottery
Say it like POT-uh-ree. Pottery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT).
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- POT
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pottery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pottery
- 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: POT-uh-ree.
What does pottery mean?
- ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
- the craft of making earthenware
- a workshop where clayware is made
Where does pottery come from?
From Old French poterie, from potier (“potter”), from the root of pot, equivalent to pot + -ery.
Words that rhyme with pottery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pottery.
Questions about saying pottery
How do you pronounce pottery?
Say POT-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtəri/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pottery?
Pottery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT). Broken into parts: POT · uh · ree.
Is pottery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒtəri/ (POT-uh-ree).