How to pronounce cutpurse
Say it like KUHT-purs. Cutpurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- purs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutpurse 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.
- pursGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cutpurse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHT-purs.
What does cutpurse mean?
- A thief who steals from others' purses or pockets in public.
Where does cutpurse come from?
From Middle English cutte-purs; equivalent to cut + purse: originally, purses were worn by a strap at the girdle, which the thief would cut.
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Questions about saying cutpurse
How do you pronounce cutpurse?
Say KUHT-purs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtˌpɝs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtˌpɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutpurse?
Cutpurse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · purs.
Is cutpurse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkʌtˌpɜːs/ (KUHT-purs).