How to pronounce putz
Say it like PUHTS. Putz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/pʌts/PUHTS
UK British/pʌts/PUHTS
- PUHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Putz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of putz
American and British speakers say putz in essentially the same way: /pʌts/ in the US and /pʌts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHTS.
What does putz mean?
verb
- To waste time.“Stop putzing around.”
- A decoration or ornament in the Nativity tradition, usually placed under a Christmas tree.
- To go around viewing the putzes in the neighborhood.
Words that rhyme with putz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of putz.
Questions about saying putz
How do you pronounce putz?
Say PUHTS. The American pronunciation is /pʌts/. In British English it is /pʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in putz?
Putz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHTS.
Do Americans and Brits say putz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌts/ and the British form is /pʌts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.