How to Pronounce Falter

To pronounce "falter", say FALT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒltə(r)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɒltə(r)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “falter”

"falter" has 2 syllables: falt-er. It rhymes with alter and altar, if that helps it stick.

What does falter mean?

noun

  1. Unsteadiness.

verb

  1. To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.
  2. To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.

Words that rhyme with falter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alteraltarhalterfaultervaulterpsalterdefaultermalterwinterhalterbaltergibraltar

Related words

hesitationbumblestammerstutterstumblewaverhesitatevacillate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "falter"?▾

"Falter" has 2 syllables: falt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "falter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "falter" is /ˈfɒltə(r)/.

What does "falter" mean?▾

Falter: Unsteadiness.

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