How to pronounce uttering
Say it like UHT-uh-ring. Uttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT).
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US American/ˈʌtərɪŋ/UHT-uh-ring
UK British/ˈʌtərɪŋ/UHT-uh-ring
- UHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uttering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHT-uh-ring.
What does uttering mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of utter How to pronounce utter
- An utterance; something spoken.
- The crime of knowingly presenting forged documentation.“The girl using a fake ID to enter a bar was guilty of uttering.”
Questions about saying uttering
How do you pronounce uttering?
Say UHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uttering?
Uttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT). Broken into parts: UHT · uh · ring.
Is uttering 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 /ˈʌtərɪŋ/ (UHT-uh-ring).