How to Pronounce Putty

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

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Letters

/ˈpʌti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “putty”

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

What does putty mean?

noun

  1. A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.
  2. Any of a range of similar substances.

verb

  1. To fix or fill using putty.

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling putty.

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Words that rhyme with putty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smuttyruttyguttynuttycuttybuttyflittyputteejuttykritislittytutty

Related words

spacklepuntilpuntelpuntilionpunteeponty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "putty"?▾

"Putty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "putty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "putty" is /ˈpʌti/.

What does "putty" mean?▾

Putty: A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fix panes of glass.

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