How Do You Spell PRUT?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈʌt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "prut" may cause confusion among those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, "prut" is written as /prʌt/. The "p" and "r" sounds are straightforward, but the "u" sound is not the typical /u/ vowel sound found in words like "use" or "music." Rather, it is pronounced as a short /ʌ/ sound that is similar to the "uh" sound in "mustard." Meanwhile, the "t" sound at the end is pronounced with a slight release of air.

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PRUT Meaning and Definition

  1. There is no dictionary definition for the word "prut."

Common Misspellings for PRUT

Etymology of PRUT

The word "prut" has two distinct etymologies depending on its context.

1. As a currency: The term "prut" originated from the name of the river Prut, which flows through Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania. During the 17th and early 18th centuries, various regions along the Prut River issued their own silver coins called "prutah" or "prut" denoting their local currency. Over time, "prut" came to represent a small unit of currency in these regions.

2. As a verb: In Yiddish, the word "prut" means to exempt or remove. This usage of "prut" likely has its roots in Hebrew, where "prutah" means the smallest denomination of coin and can also be interpreted as "something small" or "something insignificant".

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