mutter

/ˈmʌtər/

Syllables mut·ter

Stress MUT-ter

Phonics Breakdown

mut

/mʌt/

short u

ter

/tər/

schwa

Meaning

to speak in a low, unclear voice, often in complaint

Sound Reference

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mut=/mʌt/(cut) + ter=/tər/(butter)

Example

He muttered something under his breath.