How to pronounce voter
Say it like VOH-ter. Voter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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- VOH
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of voter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VOH-tuh.
What does voter mean?
- a citizen who has a legal right to vote
Where does voter come from?
From vote + -er.
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Questions about saying voter
How do you pronounce voter?
Say VOH-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voter?
Voter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · ter.
Is voter 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 /ˈvəʊtə/ (VOH-tuh).