How to pronounce pouty
Say it like POW-tee. Pouty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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US American/ˈpaʊti/POW-tee
UK British/ˈpaʊti/POW-tee
- POW
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pouty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pouty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POW-tee.
What does pouty mean?
adjective
- Tending to pout; angry in a childish or cute way; showing mock anger. (of a person)
- Shaped into a pout; (of lips) protruding (often implying sulkiness or flirtiness). (of a mouth)
- Characterized by pouting. (of an action or quality)
Where does pouty come from?
From pout + -y.
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Questions about saying pouty
How do you pronounce pouty?
Say POW-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊti/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pouty?
Pouty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · tee.
Is pouty 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 /ˈpaʊti/ (POW-tee).