How to pronounce scoter
Say it like SKOH-ter. Scoter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH).
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- SKOH
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scoter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKOH-tuh.
What does scoter mean?
- Any one of several species of northern sea ducks of the genus Melanitta.“When I went birdwatching, I saw lots of scoters.”
Words that rhyme with scoter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scoter.
Questions about saying scoter
How do you pronounce scoter?
Say SKOH-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoter?
Scoter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH). Broken into parts: SKOH · ter.
Is scoter 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 /ˈskəʊtə/ (SKOH-tuh).