How to Pronounce Nut

To pronounce "nut", say NUT — one syllable, IPA /[nɐt]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/[nɐt]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nut”

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

Sounds exactly like: nutt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nut mean?

noun

  1. A hard-shelled seed.

    “There are many sort of nuts: peanuts, cashews, pistachios, Brazil nuts and more.”

  2. A piece of metal, usually square or hexagonal in shape, with a hole through it having machined internal threads, intended to be screwed onto a bolt or other threaded shaft.

verb

  1. (mostly in the form "nutting") To gather nuts.
  2. To hit deliberately with the head; to headbutt.

Synonyms

ballbollocknadsboncenoodleloonynutbagnutcaseblow a nutbust a nut

Words that rhyme with nut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatslutchestnutscuttlebuttsomewhat

Related words

fruitcakeeggballockgonadtesticletestisbollockball

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nut"?▾

"Nut" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nut" is /[nɐt]/.

What does "nut" mean?▾

Nut: A hard-shelled seed.

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