How to pronounce cutaneous
Say it like kyoo-TAY-nee-us. Cutaneous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- kyoo
- TAY
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutaneous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cutaneous
American and British speakers say cutaneous in essentially the same way: /kjuˈteɪniəs/ in the US and /kjuːˈteɪniəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kyoo-TAY-nee-us.
What does cutaneous mean?
- Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin, especially the cutis.
Where does cutaneous come from?
From New Latin cutaneus, from Latin cutis (“skin”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cutaneous
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Questions about saying cutaneous
How do you pronounce cutaneous?
Say kyoo-TAY-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /kjuˈteɪniəs/. In British English it is /kjuːˈteɪniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutaneous?
Cutaneous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kyoo · TAY · nee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say cutaneous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kjuˈteɪniəs/ and the British form is /kjuːˈteɪniəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.