How to pronounce putting
Say it like PUHT-ing. Putting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT).
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- PUHT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of putting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUHT-ing.
Other ways to say putting
Putting also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PUUT-ing /ˈpʊtɪŋ/
What does putting mean?
- hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter“his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet”
Where does putting come from?
From put + -ing.
Words that rhyme with putting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putting.
Questions about saying putting
How do you pronounce putting?
Say PUHT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putting?
Putting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT). Broken into parts: PUHT · ing.
Is putting 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 /ˈpʌtɪŋ/ (PUHT-ing).