How to pronounce kut
Say it like KUHT. Kut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kut 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.
American vs British pronunciation of kut
American and British speakers say kut in essentially the same way: /kʌt/ in the US and /kʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHT.
What does kut mean?
- A traditional Korean shamanic ritual.
Where does kut come from?
From Korean 굿 (gut), romanized as kut under the McCune-Reischauer romanization system.
Words that rhyme with kut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kut.
Words that sound like kut
Questions about saying kut
How do you pronounce kut?
Say KUHT. The American pronunciation is /kʌt/. In British English it is /kʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kut?
Kut is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say kut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌt/ and the British form is /kʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kut?
Kut sounds the same as cut in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.