How to pronounce scooter
Say it like SKOO-ter. Scooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scooter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scooter
- 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: SKOO-tuh.
What does scooter mean?
- a motorboat resembling a motor scooter
- child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot
- a wheeled vehicle with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel
Where does scooter come from?
From scoot + -er.
Words that rhyme with scooter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scooter.
Questions about saying scooter
How do you pronounce scooter?
Say SKOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈskutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scooter?
Scooter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · ter.
Is scooter 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 /ˈskuːtə/ (SKOO-tuh).