How to pronounce uttered
Say it like UHT-erd. Uttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT).
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US American/ˈʌtɚd/UHT-erd
UK British/ˈʌtəd/UHT-ud
- UHT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uttered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of uttered
- 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: UHT-ud.
What does uttered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of utter How to pronounce utter
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying uttered
How do you pronounce uttered?
Say UHT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈʌtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uttered?
Uttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT). Broken into parts: UHT · erd.
Is uttered 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 /ˈʌtəd/ (UHT-ud).