How to pronounce haircuts
Say it like HAIR-kuhts. Haircuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- kuhts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haircuts 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.
- kuhtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of haircuts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-kuhts.
What does haircuts mean?
- plural of haircut How to pronounce haircut
Questions about saying haircuts
How do you pronounce haircuts?
Say HAIR-kuhts. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌkʌts/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌkʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haircuts?
Haircuts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · kuhts.
Is haircuts 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 /ˈhɛəˌkʌts/ (HAIR-kuhts).