utter
word
/ˈətɝ/
UH-dur
/ˈʌtɐ/
UH-tuh
Definition
To say something aloud, often with emphasis or difficulty. Can also mean to make a sound with your voice.
Usage & Nuances
'Utter' is formal and emphasizes that something was said, often when speech is difficult or important. It is usually used with negative or serious contexts: 'He didn't utter a word.' Not the same as 'speak' or 'say' in casual conversation.
Spanish: pronunciar - decirPortuguese (BR): pronunciar - dizerPortuguese (PT): proferir - dizerChinese (Simplified): 说出 - 发出（声音）Chinese (Traditional): 說出 - 發出（聲音）Hindi: उच्चारण करना - बोलनाArabic: ينطق - يقولBengali: উচ্চারণ করা - প্রকাশ করাRussian: произнести - сказать (формально)Japanese: 発する - 口にするVietnamese: thốt ra - phát ra (âm thanh)Korean: 입에 올리다 - 내뱉다Turkish: dile getirmek - söylemek (resmî/önemli)Urdu: ادا کرنا - زبان پر لاناIndonesian: mengucapkan - melontarkan (kata-kata)
Example Sentences
He didn't utter a single word during dinner.
basic
Babies often utter their first words around one year old.
basic
No one dared to utter a sound in the haunted house.
natural
She was so shocked she couldn’t utter a reply.
natural
If you utter another complaint, I’ll have to leave.
natural
Please utter your name clearly.
basic