How to Pronounce Putz

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/pʌts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “putz”

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

Sounds exactly like: putts — easy to mix up when writing.

What does putz mean?

noun

  1. Fool, idiot.
  2. Jerk.

verb

  1. Waste time.

    “Stop putzing around.”

Synonyms

schmuck

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Words that rhyme with putz

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gutsklutzspritznutssquitsabutsschmutzrutsflitstwitsshortcutspeanuts

Related words

dumbassmoronboobyknuckleheadfooldumb-assdunceidiot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "putz"?▾

"Putz" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "putz"?▾

The IPA transcription of "putz" is /pʌts/.

What does "putz" mean?▾

Putz: Fool, idiot.

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