Incorrect spelling

puting

Incorrect spelling, explanation: to add -ing ending to a verb that ends with consonant-vowel-consonant, we have to double the last consonant. This is the reason why spelling puting is wrong since t should be doubled. According to this rule, the only correct spelling is putting.


Correct spelling

putting

Correct spelling, explanation: the core verb in this gerund form is put. According to the rule, when the verb ends with consonant-vowel-consonant we double the last consonant if we want to add suffix -ing or -ed. Therefore, the correct form of -ing form of put is putting – with double t. Puting is incorrect.

Definition of putting:
verb, gerund/present participle of put, to place something somewhere
You can protect your belongings by putting them in the hotel safe.
Despite putting the finishing touches on the cake, John was not satisfied with the outcome.
I was putting my groceries in my bag while my husband was paying for them.
After putting their house up for sale, the couple began packing up their belongings to move.
While she was putting her clothes in the wash, Anne realized she had left her favorite shirt at the laundromat.

Expressions with putting:
Some common expressions with the word putting include:
Putting two and two together – to make a connection or draw a conclusion based on the information available,
I wasn’t sure what was going on at first, but after putting two and two together, I realized that there had been a misunderstanding.
Putting on a brave face – to act brave or strong, even if one is feeling scared or worried,
She was feeling nervous about her presentation, but she put on a brave face and gave an excellent talk.
Putting on airs – to act in a pretentious or affected manner, as if one is superior to others,
I don’t like it when people put on airs – I just want to be treated like a normal person.