How to pronounce ptooey
Say it like puh-TOO-ee. Ptooey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- puh
- TOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ptooey 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ptooey
American and British speakers say ptooey in essentially the same way: /pəˈtui/ in the US and /pəˈtuːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-TOO-ee.
What does ptooey mean?
- The sound of spitting.
Words that rhyme with ptooey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ptooey.
Questions about saying ptooey
How do you pronounce ptooey?
Say puh-TOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtui/. In British English it is /pəˈtuːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ptooey?
Ptooey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: puh · TOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ptooey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈtui/ and the British form is /pəˈtuːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.