How to Pronounce Tutu

To pronounce "tutu", say TUT-u — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtuːtuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈtuːtuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tutu”

"tutu" has 2 syllables: tut-u. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does tutu mean?

noun

  1. A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.

    “The ballet dancer representing the swan wore a white tutu.”

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Words that rhyme with tutu

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

totoubartulletightsskirtballetcorecotilliontillet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tutu"?▾

"Tutu" has 2 syllables: tut · u.

What is the IPA transcription of "tutu"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tutu" is /ˈtuːtuː/.

What does "tutu" mean?▾

Tutu: A ballet skirt made of layered stiff but light netting.

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