How to pronounce cutlass
Say it like KUHT-lus. Cutlass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutlass 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cutlass
American and British speakers say cutlass in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌtləs/ in the US and /ˈkʌtləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHT-lus.
What does cutlass mean?
- A short sword with a curved blade, and a convex edge; once used by sailors when boarding an enemy ship.
- A similarly shaped tool; a machete.
- To cut back (vegetation) with a cutlass.
Where does cutlass come from?
From Middle French coutelas, from Old French coutel (“knife”) + -as (augmentative suffix).
Questions about saying cutlass
How do you pronounce cutlass?
Say KUHT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtləs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutlass?
Cutlass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say cutlass the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌtləs/ and the British form is /ˈkʌtləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.