How to Pronounce Falters

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

FALT-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “falters”

"falters" has 2 syllables: falt-ers. It rhymes with alters and altars, if that helps it stick.

What does falters mean?

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 falters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altersaltarshaltersvaultersdefaulterspsalterssalterswalters

Related words

hesitationbumblestammerstutterstumblewaverhaltsretreat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "falters"?▾

"Falters" has 2 syllables: falt · ers.

What does "falters" mean?▾

Falters: To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.

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