How to Pronounce Newt

To pronounce "newt", say NEWT — one syllable, IPA /ˈnjʉːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈnjʉːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “newt”

"newt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does newt mean?

noun

  1. A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.

Synonyms

askaskardeftsalamander

Words that rhyme with newt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

tritonsalamandereftevetlogmarbleballbead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "newt"?▾

"Newt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "newt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "newt" is /ˈnjʉːt/.

What does "newt" mean?▾

Newt: A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.

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