How to pronounce putu
Say it like POO-too. Putu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- too
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putu 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.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of putu
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POO-too.
What does putu mean?
- A form of porridge made from maize meal.
Where does putu come from?
From Afrikaans putu, or its source, Zulu uphuthu.
Words that rhyme with putu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putu.
Questions about saying putu
How do you pronounce putu?
Say POO-too. The American pronunciation is /ˈputu/. In British English it is /ˈpuːtuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putu?
Putu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · too.
Is putu 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 /ˈpuːtuː/ (POO-too).