How to pronounce sooty
Say it like SOO-tee. Sooty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sooty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sooty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SOO-tee.
What does sooty mean?
- Of, relating to, or producing soot.
- Soiled with soot
- Of the color of soot.
- To blacken or make dirty with soot.
Where does sooty come from?
From Middle English sooty, soty, equivalent to soot + -y.
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Words that rhyme with sooty
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Questions about saying sooty
How do you pronounce sooty?
Say SOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuti/. In British English it is /ˈsuːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sooty?
Sooty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · tee.
Is sooty 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 /ˈsuːti/ (SOO-tee).