How to pronounce newts
Say it like NOOTS. Newts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nuts/NOOTS
UK British/njuːts/NYOOTS
- NOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of newts
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOTS.
What does newts mean?
noun
- plural of newt How to pronounce newt
- third-person singular simple present indicative of newt How to pronounce newt
Words that rhyme with newts
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Questions about saying newts
How do you pronounce newts?
Say NOOTS. The American pronunciation is /nuts/. In British English it is /njuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newts?
Newts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOOTS.
Is newts 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 /njuːts/ (NYOOTS).