How to pronounce nutso
Say it like NUHT-soh. Nutso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nutso
American and British speakers say nutso in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌtsoʊ/ in the US and /ˈnʌtsoʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHT-soh.
What does nutso mean?
- Crazy, insane.
- Fraught or out of control.
- Obsessed; overly enthusiastic.
- A crazy person; a crackpot or lunatic.
- Craziness; insanity.
- Madly; extremely or obsessively.
- In a crazy manner.
Where does nutso come from?
From nuts + -o.
Questions about saying nutso
How do you pronounce nutso?
Say NUHT-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtsoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutso?
Nutso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · soh.
Do Americans and Brits say nutso the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌtsoʊ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌtsoʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.