How to pronounce stuttering
Say it like STUHT-uh-ring. Stuttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHT).
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- STUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stuttering 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.
- 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 stuttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STUHT-uh-ring.
What does stuttering mean?
- A speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds.
- An instance of stuttering.
- present participle and gerund of stutter How to pronounce stutter
- That stutters.
- Hesitant.
Words that rhyme with stuttering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stuttering.
Questions about saying stuttering
How do you pronounce stuttering?
Say STUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stuttering?
Stuttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHT). Broken into parts: STUHT · uh · ring.
Is stuttering 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 /ˈstʌtərɪŋ/ (STUHT-uh-ring).