How to pronounce putto
Say it like PUUT-oh. Putto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUT).
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- PUUT
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of putto
- 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: PUUT-oh.
What does putto mean?
- A representation, especially in Renaissance or Baroque art, of a small, naked, often winged (usually male) child; a cherub.
Where does putto come from?
The plural form putti is also borrowed from Italian putti.
Questions about saying putto
How do you pronounce putto?
Say PUUT-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putto?
Putto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUT). Broken into parts: PUUT · oh.
Is putto 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 /ˈpʊtəʊ/ (PUUT-oh).