How to Pronounce Cuts

To pronounce "cuts", say CUTS — one syllable, IPA /kʌts/. 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

/kʌts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cuts”

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

Sounds exactly like: cutts, kutz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cuts 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.

noun

  1. (with "the") Corporal punishment at school.

Words that rhyme with cuts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

putzgutsklutzspritznutssquitsabutsschmutzrutsflitstwitsshortcuts

Related words

gashslitslittedincisedperforatedgashedpiercedslashed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuts"?▾

"Cuts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cuts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cuts" is /kʌts/.

What does "cuts" mean?▾

Cuts: The act of cutting.

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