How to Pronounce Putting

To pronounce "putting", say PUTT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈpʰʊɾɪŋ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/[ˈpʰʊɾɪŋ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “putting”

"putting" has 2 syllables: putt-ing. It rhymes with jutting and cutting, if that helps it stick.

What does putting mean?

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. Instigation or incitement; enticement.
  2. The action or result of the verb put.

Words that rhyme with putting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

juttingcuttingabuttingstruttingtuttingfootingshittingwitingclearcuttingruttingtwittingrebutting

Related words

posingbeingdevelopmovingimposinggettinggivingdoing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "putting"?▾

"Putting" has 2 syllables: putt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "putting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "putting" is /[ˈpʰʊɾɪŋ]/.

What does "putting" mean?▾

Putting: To place something somewhere.

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