How to Pronounce Put-up

To pronounce "put-up", say PUT-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PUT-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “put-up”

"put-up" has 2 syllables: put-up.

What does put-up mean?

noun

  1. Something prearranged or faked in order to trick someone or to advance one's own interests.

adjective

  1. (of an event) Secretly arranged in advance, especially in order to defraud someone or to advance one's own interests.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "put-up"?▾

"Put-up" has 2 syllables: put · up.

What does "put-up" mean?▾

Put-up: Something prearranged or faked in order to trick someone or to advance one's own interests.

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