How to pronounce puttering
Say it like PUHT-uh-ring. Puttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT).
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- PUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puttering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUHT-uh-ring.
What does puttering mean?
Words that rhyme with puttering
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Questions about saying puttering
How do you pronounce puttering?
Say PUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puttering?
Puttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT). Broken into parts: PUHT · uh · ring.
Is puttering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpʌtərɪŋ/ (PUHT-uh-ring).