How to pronounce sputtering
Say it like SPUHT-uh-ring. Sputtering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHT).
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- SPUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sputtering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sputtering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPUHT-uh-ring.
What does sputtering mean?
- present participle and gerund of sputter How to pronounce sputter
- A noise that sputters.
- The ejection of atoms from the surface of a solid or liquid following bombardment with ions, atoms or molecules; used to prepare a thin layer of material on an object.
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Questions about saying sputtering
How do you pronounce sputtering?
Say SPUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sputtering?
Sputtering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHT). Broken into parts: SPUHT · uh · ring.
Is sputtering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/ (SPUHT-uh-ring).