How to pronounce pouter
Say it like POW-ter. Pouter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pouter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pouter
- 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: POW-tuh.
What does pouter mean?
- A person who habitually pouts; a sourpuss
- A breed of pigeon with an enlarged crop that it can inflate.
Where does pouter come from?
From pout + -er.
Words that rhyme with pouter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pouter.
Questions about saying pouter
How do you pronounce pouter?
Say POW-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pouter?
Pouter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · ter.
Is pouter 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 /ˈpaʊtə/ (POW-tuh).