How to Pronounce Cute

To pronounce "cute", say CUT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kjuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/kjuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cute”

"cute" has 2 syllables: cut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does cute mean?

adjective

  1. Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.

    “Our reaction to cute attributes is understood as the way nature ensures mammals care for their young.”

  2. Generally, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.

    “Let's go to the mall and look for cute girls.”

Synonyms

prettyendearingclevershrewd

Words that rhyme with cute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

attractivepreciousartfulcunningcutieadorablelovablesweetheart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cute"?▾

"Cute" has 2 syllables: cut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cute" is /kjuːt/.

What does "cute" mean?▾

Cute: Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.

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