How to Pronounce Puts

To pronounce "puts", say PUTS — one syllable, IPA /pʊts/. 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

/pʊts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “puts”

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

What does puts 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.”

noun

  1. An idiot; a foolish person; a duffer.

Words that rhyme with puts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kibbutztootsoutputsfootsroutespussyfootsinputssoots

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puts"?▾

"Puts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "puts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puts" is /pʊts/.

What does "puts" mean?▾

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

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