How to pronounce sput
Say it like SPUHT. Sput is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sput pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sput
American and British speakers say sput in essentially the same way: /spʌt/ in the US and /spʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPUHT.
What does sput mean?
- An annular reinforcement in a steam boiler, to strengthen a place where a hole is made.
Words that rhyme with sput
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sput.
Questions about saying sput
How do you pronounce sput?
Say SPUHT. The American pronunciation is /spʌt/. In British English it is /spʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sput?
Sput is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say sput the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spʌt/ and the British form is /spʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.