How to pronounce nutting
Say it like NUHT-ing. Nutting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nutting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NUHT-ing.
What does nutting mean?
- present participle and gerund of nut How to pronounce nut
- An outing to gather nuts.
- Gaining favor or subjugating oneself.
- Thinking very hard or puzzling over something.
Words that rhyme with nutting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nutting.
Questions about saying nutting
How do you pronounce nutting?
Say NUHT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutting?
Nutting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · ing.
Is nutting 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 /ˈnʌtɪŋ/ (NUHT-ing).