How to pronounce haircut
Say it like HAIR-kuht. Haircut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- kuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haircut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of haircut
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-kuht.
What does haircut mean?
- the style in which hair has been cut
- the act of cutting the hair
Where does haircut come from?
From hair + cut.
Questions about saying haircut
How do you pronounce haircut?
Say HAIR-kuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌkʌt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌkʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haircut?
Haircut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · kuht.
Is haircut 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 /ˈhɛəˌkʌt/ (HAIR-kuht).