How to pronounce buzzcut
Say it like BUHZ-kuht. Buzzcut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
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- BUHZ
- kuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buzzcut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of buzzcut
American and British speakers say buzzcut in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/ in the US and /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHZ-kuht.
What does buzzcut mean?
- A closely-cropped military-style haircut.
Where does buzzcut come from?
From buzz + cut.
Questions about saying buzzcut
How do you pronounce buzzcut?
Say BUHZ-kuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buzzcut?
Buzzcut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · kuht.
Do Americans and Brits say buzzcut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/ and the British form is /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.