How to pronounce pluto
Say it like PLOO-toh. Pluto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO).
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- PLOO
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pluto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLOO-toh.
What does pluto mean?
- To demote or devalue something.
Where does pluto come from?
Originally coined in 2006 by the American Dialect Society, in reference to Pluto's demotion from planet status, defeating climate canary for Word of the Year.
Words that rhyme with pluto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pluto.
Questions about saying pluto
How do you pronounce pluto?
Say PLOO-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplutoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpluːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluto?
Pluto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO). Broken into parts: PLOO · toh.
Is pluto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpluːtəʊ/ (PLOO-toh).