How to pronounce souter
Say it like SOO-ter. Souter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
- SOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Souter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay 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 souter
- 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: SOO-tuh.
Other ways to say souter
Souter also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- SOW-ter /ˈsaʊtɚ/
What does souter mean?
- A shoemaker or cobbler.
Where does souter come from?
Inherited from Middle English soutere, from Old English sūtere, from Latin sūtor (“shoemaker, cobbler”).
Words that rhyme with souter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of souter.
Words that sound like souter
Questions about saying souter
How do you pronounce souter?
Say SOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in souter?
Souter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ter.
Is souter 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 /ˈsuːtə/ (SOO-tuh).
What words sound the same as souter?
Souter sounds the same as suitor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.