How to pronounce strut
Say it like STRUHT. Strut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- STRUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of strut
American and British speakers say strut in essentially the same way: /strʌt/ in the US and /strʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRUHT.
What does strut mean?
- A step or walk done stiffly and with the head held high, often due to haughtiness or pride; affected dignity in walking.
- A beam or rod providing support.
- An act of strutting (“bracing or supporting (something) by a strut or struts (sense 1); attaching diagonally; bending at a sharp angle”); specifically, deviation (of the spoke of a wheel) from the normal position.
- Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.
- To walk haughtily or proudly with one's head held high.“He strutted about the yard, thinking himself master of all he surveyed.”
- To walk across or on (a stage or other place) haughtily or proudly.
Where does strut come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with strut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strut.
Questions about saying strut
How do you pronounce strut?
Say STRUHT. The American pronunciation is /strʌt/. In British English it is /strʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strut?
Strut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say strut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strʌt/ and the British form is /strʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.