How to pronounce cuttle
Say it like KUHT-ul. Cuttle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuttle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuttle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHT-ul.
What does cuttle mean?
- Synonym of cuttlefish.
Where does cuttle come from?
From Middle English cutil, codel, codul, from Old English cudele (“cuttlefish”), a diminutive from Proto-Germanic *kudulǭ, from Proto-Germanic *kuddô + -ulǭ, from Proto-Indo-European *gewt- (“pouch, sack”), from *gew- (“to bend, bow, arch, vault, curve”).
Words that rhyme with cuttle
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Questions about saying cuttle
How do you pronounce cuttle?
Say KUHT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtəl/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuttle?
Cuttle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · ul.
Is cuttle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkʌtəl/ (KUHT-ul).