How to pronounce nutty
Say it like NUHT-ee. Nutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nutty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NUHT-ee.
What does nutty mean?
- Containing nuts.“This is a nutty chocolate bar.”
- Resembling or characteristic of nuts.
- Barmy: eccentric, odd; crazy, mad, insane.“That student's parents seem to be nutty as a fruitcake.”
Where does nutty come from?
From nut + -y.
Words that rhyme with nutty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nutty.
Questions about saying nutty
How do you pronounce nutty?
Say NUHT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌti/. In British English it is /ˈnʌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutty?
Nutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · ee.
Is nutty 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 /ˈnʌti/ (NUHT-ee).