How to pronounce putter
Say it like PUHT-er. Putter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT).
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- PUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of putter
- 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: PUHT-uh.
What does putter mean?
- One who puts or places.
- A shot-putter.
- One who pushes the small wagons in a coal mine, to transport the coal mined by the getter.
- A golf club specifically intended for a putt.
- A person who is taking a putt or putting.
- To be active, but not excessively busy, at a task or a series of tasks.
Where does putter come from?
Alteration of potter.
Words that rhyme with putter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putter.
Questions about saying putter
How do you pronounce putter?
Say PUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putter?
Putter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT). Broken into parts: PUHT · er.
Is putter 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 /ˈpʌtə/ (PUHT-uh).