How to Pronounce Getter

To pronounce "getter", say GETT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɛtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɛtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “getter”

"getter" has 2 syllables: gett-er. It rhymes with better and setter, if that helps it stick.

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

What does getter mean?

noun

  1. One who gets.
  2. A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.

verb

  1. To remove gas by sorption.

Synonyms

accessorget

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Words that rhyme with getter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bettersetterletterbettortrendsettersweateretterretternewsletterpacesetterdebtor

Related words

setterfoalgograbberobtainergeneratorcapturergainer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "getter"?▾

"Getter" has 2 syllables: gett · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "getter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "getter" is /ˈɡɛtə/.

What does "getter" mean?▾

Getter: One who gets.

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