How to pronounce putty
Say it like PUHT-ee. Putty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT).
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- PUHT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of putty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUHT-ee.
What does putty mean?
- A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.
- An oxide of tin, or of lead and tin, used in polishing glass, etc.
- A fine cement of lime only, used by plasterers.
- To fix or fill using putty.
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling putty.
Where does putty come from?
Borrowed from French potée (“polishing powder", originally "the contents of a pot, potful”), from French pot (“pot”).
Words that rhyme with putty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putty.
Questions about saying putty
How do you pronounce putty?
Say PUHT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌti/. In British English it is /ˈpʌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putty?
Putty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHT). Broken into parts: PUHT · ee.
Is putty 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 /ˈpʌti/ (PUHT-ee).