How to Pronounce Cut

To pronounce "cut", say CUT — one syllable, IPA /kʌt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kʌt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cut”

"cut" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with butt and strut, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kut — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cut mean?

noun

  1. The act of cutting.

    “He made a fine cut with his sword.”

  2. The result of cutting.

    “a smooth or clear cut”

verb

  1. (heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.
  2. To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument.

adjective

  1. (participial adjective) Having been cut.
  2. Reduced.

    “Cut brandy is a liquor made of brandy and hard grain liquor.”

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Words that rhyme with cut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttstrutsmutglutrutrebutthatnutslutchestnutscuttlebuttsomewhat

Related words

gashslitslittedincisedperforatedgashedpiercedslashed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cut"?▾

"Cut" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cut" is /kʌt/.

What does "cut" mean?▾

Cut: The act of cutting.

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