How to Pronounce Spluttering

To pronounce "spluttering", say SPLUTT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

SPLUTT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spluttering”

"spluttering" has 3 syllables: splutt-er-ing. It rhymes with chittering, if that helps it stick.

What does spluttering mean?

verb

  1. To sputter.
  2. To spray droplets of saliva from the mouth while speaking.

noun

  1. The act of one who splutters.

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Words that rhyme with spluttering

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chittering

Related words

sputteringnoisysquallingcursingspleneticbristlingfumingsplattering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spluttering"?▾

"Spluttering" has 3 syllables: splutt · er · ing.

What does "spluttering" mean?▾

Spluttering: To sputter.

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