To pronounce "cutpurse", say CUTP-urs-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkʌtˈpɜːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌkʌtˈpɜːs/
IPA
"cutpurse" has 3 syllables: cutp-urs-e.
noun
"Cutpurse" has 3 syllables: cutp · urs · e.
The IPA transcription of "cutpurse" is /ˌkʌtˈpɜːs/.
Cutpurse: A thief who steals from others' purses or pockets in public.
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