How to pronounce splitter
Say it like SPLIT-er. Splitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIT).
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- SPLIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of splitter
- 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: SPLIT-uh.
What does splitter mean?
- A person or a thing that splits.
- A wedge used to cut logs down the middle.
- A quarry worker who splits slate into sheets.
Where does splitter come from?
From split + -er.
Words that rhyme with splitter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splitter.
Questions about saying splitter
How do you pronounce splitter?
Say SPLIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsplɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splitter?
Splitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIT). Broken into parts: SPLIT · er.
Is splitter 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 /ˈsplɪtə/ (SPLIT-uh).