How to pronounce stutter
Say it like STUHT-er. Stutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHT).
- STUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHTSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of stutter
- 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: STUHT-uh.
What does stutter mean?
- To speak (words) with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.“He stuttered a few words of thanks.”
- To expel a gas with difficulty.“I was stuttering after the marathon.”
- A speech disorder characterized by stuttering.
Where does stutter come from?
From Middle English stutten, stoten (“stutter”); cognate with Dutch stotteren (“stutter”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stutter.
Questions about saying stutter
How do you pronounce stutter?
Say STUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stutter?
Stutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHT). Broken into parts: STUHT · er.
Is stutter 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 /ˈstʌtə/ (STUHT-uh).