How to pronounce sputters
Say it like SPUHT-erz. Sputters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHT).
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US American/ˈspʌtɚz/SPUHT-erz
UK British/ˈspʌtəz/SPUHT-uz
- SPUHT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sputters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sputters
- 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-uz.
What does sputters mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sputter How to pronounce sputter
Questions about saying sputters
How do you pronounce sputters?
Say SPUHT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈspʌtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sputters?
Sputters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHT). Broken into parts: SPUHT · erz.
Is sputters 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 /ˈspʌtəz/ (SPUHT-uz).