How to pronounce patootie
Say it like puh-TOO-tee. Patootie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- puh
- TOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patootie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patootie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-TOO-tee.
What does patootie mean?
- An attractive woman; also, a girlfriend.
- The buttocks.
Where does patootie come from?
Possibly a variant of potato; compare uses like hot patootie (similar to hot potato) and sweet patootie (sweet potato).
Words that rhyme with patootie
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Questions about saying patootie
How do you pronounce patootie?
Say puh-TOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtuti/. In British English it is /pəˈtuːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patootie?
Patootie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: puh · TOO · tee.
Is patootie 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 /pəˈtuːti/ (puh-TOO-tee).