How to pronounce cuspid
Say it like KUHS-pid. Cuspid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
- KUHS
- pid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuspid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cuspid
American and British speakers say cuspid in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌspɪd/ in the US and /ˈkʌspɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-pid.
What does cuspid mean?
- A pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars in heterodont mammals.
Where does cuspid come from?
From Latin cuspid-, stem of cuspis (“point, apex”).
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Questions about saying cuspid
How do you pronounce cuspid?
Say KUHS-pid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌspɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌspɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuspid?
Cuspid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · pid.
Do Americans and Brits say cuspid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌspɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkʌspɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.