How to pronounce cutaway
Say it like KUHT-uh-way. Cutaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cutaway
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHT-uh-way.
What does cutaway mean?
- A men's coat with the front cut back away from the waist, as worn on formal occasions.
- A diagram or model having outer layers removed so as to show the interior.
- A brief shot that temporarily takes the viewer away from the principal action, especially to show a reaction, illustration etc.; an instance of moving to such a shot.
- Having selected portions of the outside removed so as to give an impression of the interior.
Where does cutaway come from?
Deverbal from cut away.
Questions about saying cutaway
How do you pronounce cutaway?
Say KUHT-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtəweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutaway?
Cutaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · uh · way.
Is cutaway pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkʌtəweɪ/ (KUHT-uh-way).