Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

putu

/ˈpuːtuː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.72 in modern English

Syllables
putu
IPA
/ˈpuːtuː/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of porridge made from maize meal.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Afrikaans putu, or its source, Zulu uphuthu.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈpuːtuː/

Usage

Phrases

putu pap

Frequently Paired Words

putu pap

Questions

How do you pronounce putu?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpuːtuː/.
What does putu mean?
A form of porridge made from maize meal.
Where does putu come from?
From Afrikaans putu, or its source, Zulu uphuthu.

How to pronounce putu

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “putu”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpuːtuː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “putu”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “putu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.