How to Pronounce Cotter

To pronounce "cotter", say COTT-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

COTT-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “cotter”

"cotter" has 2 syllables: cott-er. It rhymes with totter and water, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kotter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cotter mean?

noun

  1. A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.
  2. A cotter pin.

verb

  1. To fasten with a cotter.

Words that rhyme with cotter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

totterwaterrottermaterdaughterbreakwaterslaughterplotterbackwaterimprimaturblotterunderwater

Related words

cottarcottierlockdetenttabringflapsplit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cotter"?▾

"Cotter" has 2 syllables: cott · er.

What does "cotter" mean?▾

Cotter: A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.

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