How to pronounce trotter
Say it like TROT-er. Trotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROT).
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- TROT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trotter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROTSay 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 trotter
- 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: TROT-uh.
What does trotter mean?
- One who trots.
- In harness racing, a horse with a gait in which the front and back legs on opposite sides take a step together alternating with the other set of opposite legs; as opposed to a pacer.
- The foot of a pig, sheep, or other quadruped, especially when prepared as meat.“grange cookbook recipes for trotters”
Where does trotter come from?
From Middle English trottere, equivalent to trot + -er.
Words that rhyme with trotter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trotter.
Questions about saying trotter
How do you pronounce trotter?
Say TROT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trotter?
Trotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROT). Broken into parts: TROT · er.
Is trotter 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 /ˈtrɒtə/ (TROT-uh).