How to pronounce spotter
Say it like SPOT-er. Spotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT).
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- SPOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spotter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spotter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPOT-uh.
What does spotter mean?
- A person who observes something.
- A member of a sniper team who in addition to this function is responsible for providing additional information about targets from a different point of view.
- One who supervises a person performing an activity, in order to help them should they be unable to complete it.
Where does spotter come from?
From spot + -er.
Words that rhyme with spotter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spotter.
Questions about saying spotter
How do you pronounce spotter?
Say SPOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spotter?
Spotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT). Broken into parts: SPOT · er.
Is spotter 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 /ˈspɒtə/ (SPOT-uh).