How to Pronounce Cost-cutting

To pronounce "cost-cutting", say COSTC-utt-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

COSTC-utt-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “cost-cutting”

"cost-cutting" has 3 syllables: costc-utt-ing.

What does cost-cutting mean?

noun

  1. The act of reducing one's spending.

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How many syllables are in "cost-cutting"?▾

"Cost-cutting" has 3 syllables: costc · utt · ing.

What does "cost-cutting" mean?▾

Cost-cutting: The act of reducing one's spending.

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