How to Pronounce Put

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/pʊt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “put”

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

What does put mean?

noun

  1. A right to sell something at a predetermined price.
  2. A contract to sell a security at a set price on or before a certain date.

    “He bought a January '08 put for Procter and Gamble at 80 to hedge his bet.”

verb

  1. To place something somewhere.

    “She put her books on the table.”

  2. To bring or set into a certain relation, state or condition.

    “He is putting all his energy into this one task.”

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Words that rhyme with put

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

footoutputpussyfootsootcaputinputthroughputafootunderfootbigfootgoosefootforefoot

Related words

positionframearrangeorderassignredactcommitset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "put"?▾

"Put" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "put"?▾

The IPA transcription of "put" is /pʊt/.

What does "put" mean?▾

Put: A right to sell something at a predetermined price.

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