How to pronounce tetter
Say it like TET-er. Tetter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tetter
- 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: TET-uh.
What does tetter mean?
- To affect with tetter.
Where does tetter come from?
From Middle English teter, from Old English teter, tetr, tetra, from Proto-West Germanic *tetru, from Proto-Germanic *tetruz, *tetruhaz, from Proto-Indo-European *dedru-, from Proto-Indo-European *der- (“to flay, split, crack”).
Words that rhyme with tetter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tetter.
Questions about saying tetter
How do you pronounce tetter?
Say TET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetter?
Tetter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · er.
Is tetter 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 /ˈtɛtə/ (TET-uh).