How to Pronounce Putrid

To pronounce "putrid", say PUTR-id — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “putrid”

"putrid" has 2 syllables: putr-id.

What does putrid mean?

adjective

  1. Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.

    “putrid flesh; putrid matter; putrid meat”

  2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction, especially having a bad smell, like that of rotting flesh.

    “putrid smell; putrid odor”

Synonyms

malodorous

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "putrid"?▾

"Putrid" has 2 syllables: putr · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "putrid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "putrid" is /ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/.

What does "putrid" mean?▾

Putrid: Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction.

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