How to pronounce tootsie
Say it like TUUT-see. Tootsie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUT).
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- TUUT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tootsie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tootsie
American and British speakers say tootsie in essentially the same way: /ˈtʊtsi/ in the US and /ˈtʊtsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUUT-see.
What does tootsie mean?
- A young woman.
- A toe.
Where does tootsie come from?
From tootsy-wootsy, originally a playful or nursery name for a small foot, from childish pronunciation of foot.
Questions about saying tootsie
How do you pronounce tootsie?
Say TUUT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʊtsi/. In British English it is /ˈtʊtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tootsie?
Tootsie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUT). Broken into parts: TUUT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say tootsie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʊtsi/ and the British form is /ˈtʊtsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.