How to Pronounce Meet-cute

To pronounce "meet-cute", say MEETC-ut-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

MEETC-ut-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “meet-cute”

"meet-cute" has 3 syllables: meetc-ut-e.

What does meet-cute mean?

noun

  1. A situation in a film, television series, etc., in which a potential romantic couple meet for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, amusing, or cute.
  2. (by extension) Any such situation occurring in real life between a pair of people who are not yet acquainted, romantically or otherwise.

verb

  1. Of characters in a story or people in real life: to meet each other in an adorable, amusing, or cute way.

Synonyms

cute meet

Related words

love-matchmatch-makingmatch-uphook-upswapmeetgettogethertete-a-tete

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meet-cute"?▾

"Meet-cute" has 3 syllables: meetc · ut · e.

What does "meet-cute" mean?▾

Meet-cute: A situation in a film, television series, etc., in which a potential romantic couple meet for the first time in a way that is considered adorable, amusing, or cute.

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