How to pronounce utterance
Say it like UHT-uh-runs. Utterance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT).
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- UHT
- uh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utterance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHTSay 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.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of utterance
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHT-uh-runs.
What does utterance mean?
- An act of, or the process of, uttering.
- An instance of that act or process: especially, something spoken (e.g., syllables, words, phrases); (especially linguistics) any such thing either spoken or written.
- The ability to speak.
Where does utterance come from?
From Middle English utteraunce, outeraunce; equivalent to utter + -ance.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying utterance
How do you pronounce utterance?
Say UHT-uh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌtərəns/. In British English it is /ˈʌtərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utterance?
Utterance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT). Broken into parts: UHT · uh · runs.
Is utterance 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 /ˈʌtərəns/ (UHT-uh-runs).