How to pronounce pootle
Say it like POO-tul. Pootle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pootle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pootle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POO-tul.
What does pootle mean?
- A stroll; a wandering.“go for a pootle”
- To wander or ramble in a leisurely, indirect, or aimless manner, such as by walking or driving.
Where does pootle come from?
Apparently an alteration of poodle, from German Low German Pudel, from the onomatopoeic term pudeln (“to splash about”) by its merging with tootle.
Words that rhyme with pootle
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Questions about saying pootle
How do you pronounce pootle?
Say POO-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈputəl/. In British English it is /ˈpuːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pootle?
Pootle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · tul.
Is pootle 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 /ˈpuːtəl/ (POO-tul).