How to pronounce putid
Say it like PYOO-tid. Putid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpjutɪd/PYOO-tid
UK British/ˈpjuːtɪd/PYOO-tid
- PYOO
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of putid
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYOO-tid.
What does putid mean?
adjective
- rotten; fetid; stinking; base; worthless
Where does putid come from?
From Latin putidus. Compare French putide.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with putid
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Questions about saying putid
How do you pronounce putid?
Say PYOO-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjutɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putid?
Putid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · tid.
Is putid 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 /ˈpjuːtɪd/ (PYOO-tid).