How to Pronounce Otter

To pronounce "otter", say OTT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒt.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɒt.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “otter”

"otter" has 2 syllables: ott-er. It rhymes with totter and water, if that helps it stick.

What does otter mean?

noun

  1. An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers, and others.
  2. A hairy man with a slender physique, in contrast with a bear, who is more thickset.

Words that rhyme with otter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

totterwaterrottermaterdaughterbreakwaterslaughterplotterbackwaterimprimaturblotterunderwater

Related words

trawlclawlesstrawlsmustelidmusteloidpolecatlutrineferret

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "otter"?▾

"Otter" has 2 syllables: ott · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "otter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "otter" is /ˈɒt.ə/.

What does "otter" mean?▾

Otter: An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers, and others.

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