How to Pronounce "potter about"
expression
ˈpɑtɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
PAH-ter uh-BOWT
pˈɒtɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
POT-uh uh-BOWT
Definition
To move around or do small, unimportant tasks in a relaxed or aimless way, usually at home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑtɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
pˈɒtɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAH-ter uh-BOWT
UK
POT-uh uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
On weekends, I like to potter about the garden.
He spent the afternoon pottering about in the garage.
My grandmother loves to potter about the kitchen.
I spent my day off just pottering about at home, doing bits and pieces.