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How to pronounce cuteness

Say it like KYOOT-nus. Cuteness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOOT).

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US American/ˈkjutnəs/KYOOT-nus
UK British/ˈkjuːtnəs/KYOOT-nus
  • KYOOT
  • nus
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Cuteness pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of cuteness

American and British speakers say cuteness in essentially the same way: /ˈkjutnəs/ in the US and /ˈkjuːtnəs/ in the UK.

British respelling: KYOOT-nus.

What does cuteness mean?

noun
  1. The state of being cute (endearingly attractive).
  2. acuteness; cunning

Where does cuteness come from?

From cute + -ness.

Questions about saying cuteness

How do you pronounce cuteness?

Say KYOOT-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjutnəs/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in cuteness?

Cuteness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOOT). Broken into parts: KYOOT · nus.

Do Americans and Brits say cuteness the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjutnəs/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).