How to Pronounce Sputter

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspʌtɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sputter”

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

What does sputter mean?

noun

  1. Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.
  2. Confused and hasty speech.

verb

  1. To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.
  2. To speak so rapidly as to emit saliva; to utter words hastily and indistinctly, with a spluttering sound, as in rage.

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Words that rhyme with sputter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flutterflitterskitteraflutterstutterguttershuttercutterputterrutternutterslitter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sputter"?▾

"Sputter" has 2 syllables: sputt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sputter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sputter" is /ˈspʌtɚ/.

What does "sputter" mean?▾

Sputter: Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles.

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