How to Pronounce "potter around"
expression
ˈpɑtɝ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
PAH-ter uh-ROWND
pˈɒtɐ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
POT-uh uh-ROWND
Definition
To move around a place doing small, unimportant tasks or activities in a relaxed way, often with no specific purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑtɝ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
pˈɒtɐ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-ter uh-ROWND
UK
POT-uh uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
I like to potter around the house on weekends.
My grandfather spends most mornings pottering around in the garden.
She spent the afternoon pottering around her room, tidying up.
I'm just pottering around today, nothing urgent to do.