How to pronounce dutty
Say it like DUHT-ee. Dutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʌti/DUHT-ee
UK British/ˈdʌti/DUHT-ee
- DUHT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dutty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dutty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DUHT-ee.
What does dutty mean?
noun
- The ground.
- dirty
- Alternative form of dhoti.
Where does dutty come from?
According to one source, from the Twi Akan word dɔteɛ (“ground”).
Words that rhyme with dutty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dutty.
Questions about saying dutty
How do you pronounce dutty?
Say DUHT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌti/. In British English it is /ˈdʌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dutty?
Dutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHT). Broken into parts: DUHT · ee.
Is dutty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdʌti/ (DUHT-ee).