How to Pronounce Mutter

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

mutter

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmʌtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mutter”

"mutter" has 2 syllables: mutt-er. It rhymes with flutter and flitter, if that helps it stick.

What does mutter mean?

noun

A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.
“The prisoners were docile, and accepted their lot with barely a mutter.”

verb

To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.
“The beggar muttered words of thanks, as passersby dropped coins in his cup.”
To speak softly and incoherently, or with imperfect articulations.
“The asylum inmate muttered some doggerel about chains and pains to himself, over and over.”

Synonyms

growl putter rumble babble mumble murmur ramble stutter

Words that rhyme with mutter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flutter flitter skitter sputter aflutter stutter gutter shutter cutter putter rutter nutter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mutter"?▾

"Mutter" has 2 syllables: mutt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "mutter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mutter" is /ˈmʌtə/.

What does "mutter" mean?▾

Mutter: A repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.

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