How to Pronounce Muttered

To pronounce "muttered", say MUTT-er-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmʌtəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

muttered

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmʌtəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “muttered”

"muttered" has 3 syllables: mutt-er-ed. It rhymes with uttered and tittered, if that helps it stick.

What does muttered mean?

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

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Words that rhyme with muttered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uttered tittered sputtered fluttered cluttered shuttered uncluttered skittered buttered guttered puttered twittered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muttered"?▾

"Muttered" has 3 syllables: mutt · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "muttered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "muttered" is /ˈmʌtəd/.

What does "muttered" mean?▾

Muttered: To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

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