How to Pronounce Cutlass

To pronounce "cutlass", say CUTL-ass — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌtləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkʌtləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cutlass”

"cutlass" has 2 syllables: cutl-ass. It rhymes with shitless and hitless, if that helps it stick.

What does cutlass mean?

noun

  1. A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.
  2. A similarly shaped tool; a machete.

verb

  1. To cut back (vegetation) with a cutlass.

Synonyms

cuttoehangershort sabre

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Words that rhyme with cutlass

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shitlesshitlessbitless

Related words

swordsabreshortbladeshortswordcurtanafalcatabadelaire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cutlass"?▾

"Cutlass" has 2 syllables: cutl · ass.

What is the IPA transcription of "cutlass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cutlass" is /ˈkʌtləs/.

What does "cutlass" mean?▾

Cutlass: A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.

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