"Puttier" is a word with an unusual spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /ˈpʊtiər/. The "pu" sound is a short "u" sound, while the "tt" represents a flapped or tapped "t" sound. The following "i" is pronounced as a schwa sound, and the final "er" indicates an unstressed ending pronounced as a reduced "r" sound. Despite its irregular spelling, "puttier" is a legitimate word which means "one who puts or sets things in place, often in a haphazard manner."