How to pronounce tutor
Say it like TOO-ter. Tutor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tutor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tutor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TYOO-tuh.
What does tutor mean?
- a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
- be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction“She tutored me in Spanish”
- act as a guardian to someone
Where does tutor come from?
From Middle English tutour, from Old French tuteur (French tuteur), from Latin tūtor (“a watcher, protector, guardian”), from tueor (“protect”); see tuition.
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Words that rhyme with tutor
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Questions about saying tutor
How do you pronounce tutor?
Say TOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tutor?
Tutor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · ter.
Is tutor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtjuːtə/ (TYOO-tuh).