How to Pronounce "put to it"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
PUT TO it, PUT tuh it, PUT ti it
pʊt/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɪt
put TOO it
Definition
To be "put to it" means to be in a difficult situation or under strong pressure, often needing to make a big effort to manage or solve a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
pʊt/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT TO it, PUT tuh it, PUT ti it
UK
put TOO it
Listen in Context
When the power went out, we were really put to it to finish our homework.
She was put to it to pay all her bills on time last month.
We were really put to it during the storm, but everyone stayed safe.
You'll be put to it to find a taxi at this hour.