How to pronounce cuticle
Say it like KYOO-tuh-kul. Cuticle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- tuh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuticle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuticle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KYOO-tuh-kul.
What does cuticle mean?
- The strip of hardened skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.
- Dead or cornified epidermis.
- A noncellular protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates.
Where does cuticle come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin cutīcula (“cuticle, skin”).
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Questions about saying cuticle
How do you pronounce cuticle?
Say KYOO-tuh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjutəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːtəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuticle?
Cuticle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · tuh · kul.
Is cuticle 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 /ˈkjuːtəkəl/ (KYOO-tuh-kul).