How do you pronounce "sputter"?

In American English: /ˈspʌtɝ/ (SPUHT-ur). In British English: /spˈʌtə/ (SP-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌtɝ/ (SPUHT-ur). In Australian English: /spˈʌtə/ (SP-uht).

Is "sputter" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspʌtɝ/ (SPUHT-ur), while in British English it's /spˈʌtə/ (SP-uht).

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sputter

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/ˈspʌtɝ/

SPUHT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

spʌtsput·ɝter

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