How to pronounce slatter
Say it like SLAT-er. Slatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAT).
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- SLAT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slatter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slatter
- 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: SLAT-uh.
What does slatter mean?
- To be awkward, careless, or negligent, especially with regard to dress and neatness.
- To be wasteful.
Where does slatter come from?
From English dialectal slat (“to throw or dash about”), from Middle English sclatten, skleatten (“to flap”), from Old English slǣtan (“to sic”) and/or Old Norse sletta (“to slap, dash”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with slatter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slatter.
Questions about saying slatter
How do you pronounce slatter?
Say SLAT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslætɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slatter?
Slatter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAT). Broken into parts: SLAT · er.
Is slatter 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 /ˈslætə/ (SLAT-uh).