Pronunciation: [tjˈuːtiːz] (IPA) 
Tutees is the plural form of tutee, a word that refers to a student who is being tutored. The phonetic transcription of tutees is /tjuːˈtiːz/. The word contains the letter combination "tu", which is pronounced as /tjuː/. The ending "-ee" is pronounced as /iː/, and the letter "s" at the end indicates plural. Therefore, the correct spelling for multiple students being tutored is tutees, pronounced as /tjuːˈtiːz/.
Tutees refers to individuals who receive academic tutoring or educational assistance from a tutor. A tutee is typically a student or learner seeking additional support outside of their regular classroom setting to enhance their understanding of specific subjects or to improve their overall academic performance. Tutees can range from school-age children to college students or even adult learners.
The role of tutees is to actively engage in the learning process and to take advantage of the guidance, knowledge, and expertise offered by a tutor during tutoring sessions. Tutees often bring their questions, challenges, or areas of difficulty to sessions, and tutors work collaboratively with them to address these concerns, clarify concepts, reinforce learning, and develop study strategies.
Tutees play an active role in their own educational journey by actively participating in the tutoring process. This may involve posing questions, seeking clarification, voicing concerns, and actively seeking assistance in areas where they require extra help. Tutees are responsible for their own learning progress and for implementing the strategies and techniques suggested by their tutor.
The success of tutoring largely depends on the level of engagement and commitment exhibited by tutees. By being receptive, proactive, and open to learning, tutees can maximize the benefits of tutoring and effectively improve their academic performance in various subjects.
The word "tutees" is derived from the word "tutor", which has its origins in the Latin word "tutor", meaning "a guardian" or "protector". The Latin term came from the verb "tueri", meaning "to watch" or "to guard". The noun "tutor" developed in Middle English to refer to a private teacher or an instructor who provides individualized guidance to a student outside the traditional classroom setting. Over time, the word "tutee" emerged to designate a person who receives tutoring or guidance from a tutor. The plural form "tutees" simply indicates multiple individuals being tutored.
