How to pronounce linocut
Say it like LY-noh-kuht. Linocut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- noh
- kuht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linocut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of linocut
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LY-noh-kut.
What does linocut mean?
- A type of woodcut in which a block of linoleum is used for the relief surface; the design cut into the block.
- To produce a woodcut of this kind.
Where does linocut come from?
From lino (“linoleum”) + cut.
Questions about saying linocut
How do you pronounce linocut?
Say LY-noh-kuht. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪnoʊˌkʌt/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnəʊkʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linocut?
Linocut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · noh · kuht.
Is linocut pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlaɪnəʊkʌt/ (LY-noh-kut).