How to pronounce cutlery
Say it like KUHT-luh-ree. Cutlery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- luh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutlery 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cutlery
American and British speakers say cutlery in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌtləri/ in the US and /ˈkʌtləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHT-luh-ree.
What does cutlery mean?
- Sharp cutting utensils.“Proper maintenance of your cutlery will keep the blades from dulling.”
- Eating or serving utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons.“a cutlery set”
- The business of a cutler.
Where does cutlery come from?
From Middle English cotellerie, cutleri (“the cutler’s art or craft”), from Old French coutelerie (modern French coutellerie).
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Questions about saying cutlery
How do you pronounce cutlery?
Say KUHT-luh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtləri/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutlery?
Cutlery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · luh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say cutlery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌtləri/ and the British form is /ˈkʌtləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.