How to Pronounce "put to"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
PUT TOO, PUT tuh, PUT tih
pʊt/ /tˈuː
put TOO
Definition
To place someone or something in a situation or condition, especially to test, challenge, or expose them to something. 'Put to' is often followed by nouns like 'the test', 'the challenge', or 'use'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pʊt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT TOO, PUT tuh, PUT tih
UK
put TOO
Listen in Context
The new car was put to the test on rough roads.
I was put to sleep by the doctor before surgery.
The plan was put to use quickly.
Her cooking skills were really put to the test at the dinner party.