How to pronounce cutback
Say it like KUHT-bak. Cutback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkʌtˌbæk/KUHT-bak
UK British/ˈkʌtbæk/KUHT-bak
- KUHT
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutback 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.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cutback
American and British speakers say cutback in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌtˌbæk/ in the US and /ˈkʌtbæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHT-bak.
What does cutback mean?
noun
- A reduction of some sort in an existing program or service.
- Maneuver where the surfer turns and surfs back towards where the wave is breaking.
- Solvent-thinned bitumen used in cold process roofing adhesives, cements and coatings.
Where does cutback come from?
Deverbal from cut back.
Questions about saying cutback
How do you pronounce cutback?
Say KUHT-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutback?
Cutback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · bak.
Do Americans and Brits say cutback the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌtˌbæk/ and the British form is /ˈkʌtbæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.