How Do You Spell SPLUTTER?

Pronunciation: [splˈʌtə] (IPA)

The spelling of "splutter" may seem a bit tricky, but it follows the basic rules of English phonetics. The word is pronounced as /ˈsplʌtər/, with the stress on the first syllable. The initial "sp" sound is followed by a short "u" and a consonant cluster "lt". The "t" and "r" sounds at the end of the word are pronounced separately. "Splutter" means to emit saliva or water with a spitting sound, and it can also refer to speaking in a hesitating or disjointed way.

SPLUTTER Meaning and Definition

1. Splutter is a verb that refers to the act of speaking in a rapid and hasty manner, often accompanied by the emission of short bursts of words or sounds. This term usually denotes a form of speech that is disjointed, faltering, or incomprehensible at times due to being delivered hastily or with excitement.

   Additionally, splutter can also describe the action of emitting a series of short explosive bursts of breath or fluid. In this context, it is commonly associated with the sounds made by a malfunctioning or clogged engine, a sputtering flame, or the spitting noise produced by cooking food that contains moisture when exposed to heat.

   Furthermore, splutter can be used figuratively to describe the action of emitting bursts of emotion, such as anger, frustration, or surprise. It implies that these feelings are difficult to control or contain and result in a sporadic and uncontrolled verbal or physical reaction.

   As a noun, splutter refers to the actual instance of speaking or emitting sounds in a spluttering manner, as well as the sound produced by such speech or emission. It can also denote the collection of fluid or spray that is generated as a result of a spluttering action.

   Overall, the term splutter encompasses a range of meanings, all of which involve some form of rapid, disjointed, and sporadic emission of sounds or speech that may be difficult to comprehend or control.

2. To scatter about drops of saliva while speaking; to scatter drops about the paper in writing with an ill-made pen.

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

Common Misspellings for SPLUTTER

• splater
• splatterd
• spliter
• splitted
• splittter
• splenter
• splurted
• sletter
• spaltter
• slutter
• splotter
• spoutter
• splutterr
• plutterr
• spouater
• spouwter
• Waoutter
• seplutred
• Spluterr
• Spludher
• Splushter
• suplunter

Etymology of SPLUTTER

The word "splutter" originated from the Middle English term "spluteren", which derived from the Old Norse word "spretla". "Spretla" conveyed the sound made by sputtering or spitting, and it ultimately led to the development of "splutter" in English. The term has been used to describe the noise made by liquids being expelled forcefully from the mouth, as well as stammering or speaking incoherently.

Similar spelling words for SPLUTTER

• splatter,
• splattering,
• spell out,
• spluttering,
• spill out,
• splitter,
• spelt,
• splattered.

Plural form of SPLUTTER is SPLUTTERS

Conjugate verb Splutter

CONDITIONAL

I would splutter

you would splutter

he/she/it would splutter

we would splutter

they would splutter

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be spluttering

you would be spluttering

he/she/it would be spluttering

we would be spluttering

they would be spluttering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have splutter

you would have splutter

he/she/it would have splutter

we would have splutter

they would have splutter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been spluttering

you would have been spluttering

he/she/it would have been spluttering

we would have been spluttering

they would have been spluttering

FUTURE

I will splutter

you will splutter

he/she/it will splutter

we will splutter

they will splutter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be spluttering

you will be spluttering

he/she/it will be spluttering

we will be spluttering

they will be spluttering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spluttered

you will have spluttered

he/she/it will have spluttered

we will have spluttered

they will have spluttered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been spluttering

you will have been spluttering

he/she/it will have been spluttering

we will have been spluttering

they will have been spluttering

IMPERATIVE

you splutter

we let´s splutter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to splutter

PAST

I spluttered

you spluttered

he/she/it spluttered

we spluttered

they spluttered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was spluttering

you were spluttering

he/she/it was spluttering

we were spluttering

they were spluttering

PAST PARTICIPLE

spluttered

PAST PERFECT

I had spluttered

you had spluttered

he/she/it had spluttered

we had spluttered

they had spluttered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been spluttering

you had been spluttering

he/she/it had been spluttering

we had been spluttering

they had been spluttering

PRESENT

I splutter

you splutter

he/she/it splutters

we splutter

they splutter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am spluttering

you are spluttering

he/she/it is spluttering

we are spluttering

they are spluttering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

spluttering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spluttered

you have spluttered

he/she/it has spluttered

we have spluttered

they have spluttered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been spluttering

you have been spluttering

he/she/it has been spluttering

we have been spluttering

they have been spluttering

I would have spluttered

we would have spluttered

you would have spluttered

he/she/it would have spluttered

they would have spluttered