How to pronounce poulterer
Say it like POHL-tuh-rer. Poulterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- tuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poulterer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poulterer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-tuh-ruh.
What does poulterer mean?
- A dealer in poultry.
Where does poulterer come from?
From earlier poulter (with the addition of -er), from Middle English pulter, from Old French pouletier, from poulet (“fowl”).
Questions about saying poulterer
How do you pronounce poulterer?
Say POHL-tuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊltərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊltərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poulterer?
Poulterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · tuh · rer.
Is poulterer 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 /ˈpəʊltərə/ (POHL-tuh-ruh).