How to pronounce cutesy
Say it like KYOOT-see. Cutesy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOOT).
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- KYOOT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutesy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cutesy
American and British speakers say cutesy in essentially the same way: /ˈkjutsi/ in the US and /ˈkjuːtsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOOT-see.
What does cutesy mean?
- Overly, affectedly or unnecessarily cute; too cute to be taken seriously.“The couple called each other cutesy pet names like "honeypot" and "smoochie-poochie" that disgusted everyone else.”
Where does cutesy come from?
From cute + -sy.
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Questions about saying cutesy
How do you pronounce cutesy?
Say KYOOT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjutsi/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutesy?
Cutesy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOOT). Broken into parts: KYOOT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say cutesy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjutsi/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːtsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.