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How to pronounce rutty

Say it like RUHT-ee. Rutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHT).

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US American/ˈrʌti/RUHT-ee
UK British/ˈrʌti/RUHT-ee
  • RUHT
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rutty pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of rutty

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: RUHT-ee.

What does rutty mean?

adjective
  1. Imprinted with ruts.“a rutty country road”
  2. In a rut (dull routine).
  3. Related to a rut; being in a state of sexual arousal.

Where does rutty come from?

From rut + -y.

Words that rhyme with rutty

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rutty.

Questions about saying rutty

How do you pronounce rutty?

Say RUHT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌti/. In British English it is /ˈrʌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rutty?

Rutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHT). Broken into parts: RUHT · ee.

Is rutty 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 /ˈrʌti/ (RUHT-ee).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).