How to pronounce cutter
Say it like KUHT-er. Cutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHT-uh.
What does cutter mean?
- someone who cuts or carves stone
- someone who carves the meat
- someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments)
Where does cutter come from?
From Middle English cutter, cuttere, kutter.
Words that rhyme with cutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cutter.
Questions about saying cutter
How do you pronounce cutter?
Say KUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutter?
Cutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · er.
Is cutter 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 /ˈkʌtə/ (KUHT-uh).