How to pronounce splutter
Say it like SPLUHT-er. Splutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLUHT).
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- SPLUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of splutter
- 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: SPLUHT-uh.
What does splutter mean?
- A forceful emission of something, especially in small drops or particles; a spluttering or sputtering.“a splutter of water from a pipe”
- A forceful choking or spitting sound.
- A noisy commotion.
- To forcefully emit (something), especially in small drops or particles; to sputter.
- To soil or sprinkle (someone or something) with a substance, often a liquid; to bespatter, to spatter.
- To direct angry words, criticism, insults, etc., at (someone or something).
Where does splutter come from?
The noun is imitative.
Words that rhyme with splutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splutter.
Questions about saying splutter
How do you pronounce splutter?
Say SPLUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsplʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splutter?
Splutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLUHT). Broken into parts: SPLUHT · er.
Is splutter 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 /ˈsplʌtə/ (SPLUHT-uh).