How to pronounce cutie
Say it like KYOO-tee. Cutie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutie 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cutie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KYOO-tee.
What does cutie mean?
- A cute person or animal.
- A clementine: a small, waxy-peeled orange hybrid cultivar that is easy to peel by hand.
- Any small mandarin orange variety such as a tangerine or a satsuma.
Where does cutie come from?
From cute + -ie.
Words that rhyme with cutie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cutie.
Questions about saying cutie
How do you pronounce cutie?
Say KYOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjuti/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutie?
Cutie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · tee.
Is cutie 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 /ˈkjuːti/ (KYOO-tee).