How to pronounce cusp
Say it like KUHSP. Cusp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kʌsp/KUHSP
UK British/kʌsp/KUHSP
- KUHSP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cusp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cusp
American and British speakers say cusp in essentially the same way: /kʌsp/ in the US and /kʌsp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHSP.
What does cusp mean?
noun
- A sharp point or pointed end.
- An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
- A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
- To behave in a reckless or dangerous manner.
Where does cusp come from?
From Latin cuspis (“a point, spear, pointed end”); first used in astrology.
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Questions about saying cusp
How do you pronounce cusp?
Say KUHSP. The American pronunciation is /kʌsp/. In British English it is /kʌsp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cusp?
Cusp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHSP.
Do Americans and Brits say cusp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌsp/ and the British form is /kʌsp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.