How to Pronounce "put it about"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əˈbaʊt
PUT it uh-BOWT
pʊt/ /ˈɪt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
put it uh-BOWT
Definition
To spread rumors or information, often something untrue or gossip, to many people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɪt/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT it uh-BOWT
UK
put it uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
Some people like to put it about when they hear bad news.
They put it about that the shop was closing soon.
Please don’t put it about if you hear anything private.
Someone’s been putting it about that you’re leaving the company.