How to Pronounce Tottered

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

TOTT-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “tottered”

"tottered" has 3 syllables: tott-er-ed. It rhymes with slaughtered and watered, if that helps it stick.

What does tottered mean?

verb

  1. To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

    “The baby tottered from the table to the chair.”

  2. To be on the brink of collapse.

Synonyms

reelstaggerswayteetertoddle

Words that rhyme with tottered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slaughteredwateredhotard

Related words

coggletoddledodderwaddleteeterseesawpaddleteetered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tottered"?▾

"Tottered" has 3 syllables: tott · er · ed.

What does "tottered" mean?▾

Tottered: To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

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