How to pronounce cuts
Say it like KUHTS. Cuts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cuts
American and British speakers say cuts in essentially the same way: /kʌts/ in the US and /kʌts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHTS.
What does cuts mean?
- plural of cut How to pronounce cut
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cut How to pronounce cut
Words that rhyme with cuts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuts.
Questions about saying cuts
How do you pronounce cuts?
Say KUHTS. The American pronunciation is /kʌts/. In British English it is /kʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuts?
Cuts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHTS.
Do Americans and Brits say cuts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌts/ and the British form is /kʌts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.