How to pronounce newt
Say it like NOOT. Newt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of newt
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOT.
What does newt mean?
- A small lizard-like amphibian in the subfamily Pleurodelinae that lives in the water as an adult.
- To turn (someone) into a newt, especially by magic.
- To (usually temporarily) expel a user from a MUD or similar system
Where does newt come from?
From Middle English newte, newete, from rebracketing of Middle English an ewte as a newte (for similar misdivisions compare adder, nickname, apron, umpire, etc.).
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Words that rhyme with newt
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Questions about saying newt
How do you pronounce newt?
Say NOOT. The American pronunciation is /nut/. In British English it is /njuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newt?
Newt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOOT.
Is newt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /njuːt/ (NYOOT).