How to pronounce putt
Say it like PUHT. Putt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of putt
American and British speakers say putt in essentially the same way: /pʌt/ in the US and /pʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHT.
What does putt mean?
- To lightly strike a golf ball with a putter.
- The act of tapping a golf ball lightly on a putting green.
- A regular sound characterized by the sound of "putt putt putt putt...", such as made by some slowly stroking internal combustion engines.
- A motorcycle.
Where does putt come from?
Borrowed from Scots putt (“to put”).
Words that rhyme with putt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putt.
Questions about saying putt
How do you pronounce putt?
Say PUHT. The American pronunciation is /pʌt/. In British English it is /pʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putt?
Putt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say putt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌt/ and the British form is /pʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.