How to pronounce powter
Say it like POW-ter. Powter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powter 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 powter
- 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 powter mean?
- Alternative form of pouter (a kind of pigeon)
- To poke in an exploratory manner.
Words that rhyme with powter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of powter.
Questions about saying powter
How do you pronounce powter?
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 powter?
Powter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · ter.
Is powter 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).