How Do You Spell UTTER?

Pronunciation: [ˈʌtə] (IPA)

The word “utter” is spelled using the letters U-T-T-E-R. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈʌtər/. The /ʌ/ sound is a short vowel sound, similar to the ‘u’ in “up”. The following /t/ sound is a voiceless alveolar plosive, made by touching the tongue to the alveolar ridge before releasing a burst of air. Finally, the /ər/ sound is a schwa followed by the ‘r’ sound, which is a voiced alveolar approximant. Together, these sounds form the word “utter” with its unique pronunciation.

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UTTER Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "utter" functions as both a verb and an adjective, with distinct meanings in each case. As a verb, "utter" refers to the act of expressing or speaking something. It entails verbalizing thoughts, words, or sounds to convey meaning. When one utters something, they are vocalizing it using their voice or making recognizable sounds to communicate. This action suggests a deliberate act of verbal communication, emphasizing that the words spoken are intentional and purposeful.

    As an adjective, "utter" describes something complete, absolute, or total. It conveys a sense of entirety or the most extreme form of something. When used as an adjective, "utter" emphasizes the definitive or comprehensive nature of the noun it modifies, reinforcing that it is unconditional or unrestricted. This adjective suggests that there are no qualifications, exceptions, or limitations attached to the thing being described; it is in its purest or most complete state.

    Overall, the term "utter" encompasses both the act of speaking or expressing something vocally and the characteristic of being absolute, total, or without exception. Its versatility allows it to capture the notion of communication through words as well as conveying a sense of completeness or thoroughness.

  2. • Complete; perfect; total; absolute; thorough; entire.
    • To send out, as words; to speak; to disclose; to publish; to put into circulation.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of UTTER

The word "utter" has its roots in the Old English word "ūtera", which means "outer" or "external". This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ūtaraz", which shares the same meaning. The etymology of "utter" can be traced back even further to the Proto-Indo-European root "udero", meaning "out" or "up". Over time, the meaning of "utter" expanded to include notions of expressing or speaking aloud something that is "outside" or "outward", leading to its current definition of complete or total.

Idioms with the word UTTER

  • not utter a word The idiom "not utter a word" means to remain completely silent, refraining from speaking or revealing any information. It implies a strict adherence to silence and not expressing any thoughts, feelings, or opinions on a particular matter.

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Conjugate verb Utter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have uttered
you would have uttered
he/she/it would have uttered
we would have uttered
they would have uttered
I would have utter
you would have utter
he/she/it would have utter
we would have utter
they would have utter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been uttering
you would have been uttering
he/she/it would have been uttering
we would have been uttering
they would have been uttering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would utter
you would utter
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be uttering
you would be uttering
he/she/it would be uttering
we would be uttering
they would be uttering

FUTURE

I will utter
you will utter
he/she/it will utter
we will utter
they will utter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be uttering
you will be uttering
he/she/it will be uttering
we will be uttering
they will be uttering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have uttered
you will have uttered
he/she/it will have uttered
we will have uttered
they will have uttered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been uttering
you will have been uttering
he/she/it will have been uttering
we will have been uttering
they will have been uttering

IMPERATIVE

you utter
we let´s utter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to utter

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was uttering
you were uttering
he/she/it was uttering
we were uttering
they were uttering

PAST PARTICIPLE

uttered

PAST PERFECT

I had uttered
you had uttered
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we had uttered
they had uttered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been uttering
you had been uttering
he/she/it had been uttering
we had been uttering
they had been uttering

PRESENT

I utter
you utter
he/she/it utters
we utter
they utter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am uttering
you are uttering
he/she/it is uttering
we are uttering
they are uttering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

uttering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have uttered
you have uttered
he/she/it has uttered
we have uttered
they have uttered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been uttering
you have been uttering
he/she/it has been uttering
we have been uttering
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it utter

SIMPLE PAST

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you uttered
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we uttered
they uttered

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