How to pronounce spluttering
Say it like SPLUHT-er-ring. Spluttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLUHT).
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- SPLUHT
- er
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spluttering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spluttering
- 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-ring.
What does spluttering mean?
- gerund of splutter: the act of one who splutters. How to pronounce splutter
- present participle and gerund of splutter How to pronounce splutter
Where does spluttering come from?
From splutter + -ing.
Questions about saying spluttering
How do you pronounce spluttering?
Say SPLUHT-er-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplʌtɚrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsplʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spluttering?
Spluttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLUHT). Broken into parts: SPLUHT · er · ring.
Is spluttering 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 /ˈsplʌtərɪŋ/ (SPLUHT-uh-ring).