How to pronounce sputtered
Say it like SPUHT-erd. Sputtered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHT).
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- SPUHT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sputtered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sputtered
- 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: SPUHT-ud.
What does sputtered mean?
- simple past and past participle of sputter How to pronounce sputter
Words that rhyme with sputtered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sputtered.
Questions about saying sputtered
How do you pronounce sputtered?
Say SPUHT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈspʌtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sputtered?
Sputtered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHT). Broken into parts: SPUHT · erd.
Is sputtered 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 /ˈspʌtəd/ (SPUHT-ud).