How to pronounce tut
Say it like TUHT. Tut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tut
American and British speakers say tut in essentially the same way: /tʌt/ in the US and /tʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHT.
What does tut mean?
- Tut tut; an expression of disapproval.
- Hush; be silent.
- To make a tut tut sound of disapproval.
- A tutorial.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tut.
Questions about saying tut
How do you pronounce tut?
Say TUHT. The American pronunciation is /tʌt/. In British English it is /tʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tut?
Tut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say tut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌt/ and the British form is /tʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.