How to pronounce cutpoint
Say it like KUHT-poynt. Cutpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutpoint 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.
- poyntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of cutpoint
American and British speakers say cutpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌtˌpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈkʌtˌpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHT-poynt.
What does cutpoint mean?
- A point of a connected space whose removal causes the resulting space to be disconnected.“Every point of a line is a cutpoint, but no point of a circle is a cutpoint.”
- A cutoff point; a threshold value.
Where does cutpoint come from?
From cut + point.
Questions about saying cutpoint
How do you pronounce cutpoint?
Say KUHT-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtˌpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtˌpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutpoint?
Cutpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say cutpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌtˌpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌtˌpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.