How to pronounce pottinger
Say it like POT-ing-er. Pottinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT).
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- POT
- ing
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pottinger 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pottinger
- 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: POT-ing-uh.
What does pottinger mean?
- Synonym of porringer (“a small cup or bowl”).
Where does pottinger come from?
From Middle English potager, potynger.
Questions about saying pottinger
How do you pronounce pottinger?
Say POT-ing-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑtɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒtɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pottinger?
Pottinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POT). Broken into parts: POT · ing · er.
Is pottinger 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 /ˈpɒtɪŋə/ (POT-ing-uh).