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How to pronounce rutter

Say it like RUH-der. Rutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUH).

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US American/ˈrədər/RUH-der
UK British/ˈrʌtə/RUHT-uh
  • RUH
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rutter pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of rutter

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: RUHT-uh.

What does rutter mean?

noun
  1. A tool used in peat cutting or for marking off ground.

Where does rutter come from?

From rut + -er.

Questions about saying rutter

How do you pronounce rutter?

Say RUH-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈrədər/. In British English it is /ˈrʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rutter?

Rutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUH). Broken into parts: RUH · der.

Is rutter 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 /ˈrʌtə/ (RUHT-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).