How to Pronounce Cutting

To pronounce "cutting", say CUTT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkʌtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cutting”

"cutting" has 2 syllables: cutt-ing. It rhymes with jutting and abutting, if that helps it stick.

What does cutting mean?

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. The action of the verb to cut.

    “How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?”

  2. A section removed from a larger whole.

adjective

  1. That is used for cutting.

    “I need some sort of cutting utensil to get through this shrink wrap.”

  2. Piercing, sharp.

Synonyms

cut

Antonyms

embankment

Words that rhyme with cutting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

juttingabuttingputtingstruttingtuttingshittingwitingclearcuttingruttingtwittingrebuttingfritting

Related words

sharppiercingclippingstabbingedgedknifelikestingingcarving

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cutting"?▾

"Cutting" has 2 syllables: cutt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "cutting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cutting" is /ˈkʌtɪŋ/.

What does "cutting" mean?▾

Cutting: (heading) To incise, to cut into the surface of something.

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