How to pronounce cutlet
Say it like KUHT-lut. Cutlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cutlet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUHT
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutlet 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.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cutlet
American and British speakers say cutlet in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌtlət/ in the US and /ˈkʌtlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHT-lut.
What does cutlet mean?
- A thin slice of meat, usually fried.
- A chop, a specific piece of meat (especially pork, chicken, or beef) cut from the side of an animal.
- A piece of fish that has been cut perpendicular to the spine, rather than parallel (as with a fillet); often synonymous with steak.
Where does cutlet come from?
From French côtelette (recorded in English since 1706), from Middle French costelette (“little rib”), from coste + -elette, from Old French coste (“rib, side”), from Latin costa.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cutlet
How do you pronounce cutlet?
Say KUHT-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtlət/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutlet?
Cutlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say cutlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌtlət/ and the British form is /ˈkʌtlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.