How to pronounce puto
Say it like POO-toh. Puto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of puto
- 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: POO-toh.
What does puto mean?
- A rice cake made of boiled or steamed rice.
Words that rhyme with puto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puto.
Questions about saying puto
How do you pronounce puto?
Say POO-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈputoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpuːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puto?
Puto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · toh.
Is puto 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 /ˈpuːtəʊ/ (POO-toh).