How to pronounce wetter
Say it like WET-er. Wetter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET).
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- WET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wetter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wetter
- 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: WET-uh.
What does wetter mean?
- comparative form of wet: more wet. How to pronounce wet
- Agent noun of wet: someone who wets something as part of some process. How to pronounce wet
- A wetting agent or surfactant.
- A bedwetter.
Where does wetter come from?
From wet + -er.
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Words that rhyme with wetter
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Questions about saying wetter
How do you pronounce wetter?
Say WET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wetter?
Wetter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WET). Broken into parts: WET · er.
Is wetter 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 /ˈwɛtə/ (WET-uh).