How to pronounce totter
Say it like TOT-er. Totter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOT).
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- TOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of totter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOT-uh.
What does totter mean?
- To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.“The baby tottered from the table to the chair.”
- To be on the brink of collapse.
- An unsteady movement or gait.
Where does totter come from?
Cognate with Dutch touteren (“to tremble”), Norwegian dialectal totra (“to quiver, shake”), North Frisian talt, tolt (“unstable, shaky”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with totter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of totter.
Questions about saying totter
How do you pronounce totter?
Say TOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totter?
Totter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOT). Broken into parts: TOT · er.
Is totter 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 /ˈtɒtə/ (TOT-uh).