How to Pronounce Tut

To pronounce "tut", say TUT — one syllable, IPA /tʌt/. 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

/tʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tut”

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

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

What does tut mean?

verb

  1. To make a tut tut sound of disapproval.

interjection

  1. Tut tut; an expression of disapproval.
  2. Hush; be silent.

Words that rhyme with tut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutcutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebutt

Related words

tuttingtskutuamenamontutankhamuntut-tuttsktsk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tut"?▾

"Tut" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tut" is /tʌt/.

What does "tut" mean?▾

Tut: To make a tut tut sound of disapproval.

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