How to Pronounce Cuticle

To pronounce "cuticle", say CUT-icl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkjuːtɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cuticle”

"cuticle" has 3 syllables: cut-icl-e. It rhymes with pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical, if that helps it stick.

What does cuticle mean?

noun

  1. The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.
  2. The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

Synonyms

cuticula

Words that rhyme with cuticle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pharmaceuticalbiopharmaceutical

Related words

epidermisspinoseepicuticlecuticulaendocuticleexodermpelliclehypodermis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuticle"?▾

"Cuticle" has 3 syllables: cut · icl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cuticle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cuticle" is /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/.

What does "cuticle" mean?▾

Cuticle: The outermost layer of the skin of vertebrates; the epidermis.

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