How to pronounce cutty
Say it like KUHT-ee. Cutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
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- KUHT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cutty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cutty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHT-ee.
What does cutty mean?
- Short, shortened, or small; curtailed.
- Having many cuts.
- Sharp, cutting easily.
- A short spoon.
- A short tobacco pipe; a cutty-pipe.
- A girl or young woman.
Where does cutty come from?
From cut + -y.
Words that rhyme with cutty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cutty.
Questions about saying cutty
How do you pronounce cutty?
Say KUHT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌti/. In British English it is /ˈkʌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cutty?
Cutty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · ee.
Is cutty 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 /ˈkʌti/ (KUHT-ee).