How to pronounce clearcutting
Say it like KLEER-kuht-ing. Clearcutting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clearcutting. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLEER
- kuht
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearcutting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clearcutting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLEER-kuht-ing.
What does clearcutting mean?
- A forestry practice in which most or all trees in a harvest area are cut down.
Where does clearcutting come from?
From clear + cutting.
Questions about saying clearcutting
How do you pronounce clearcutting?
Say KLEER-kuht-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrˌkʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪəˌkʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearcutting?
Clearcutting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEER). Broken into parts: KLEER · kuht · ing.
Is clearcutting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklɪəˌkʌtɪŋ/ (KLEER-kuht-ing).