How to pronounce nutcase
Say it like NUHT-kays. Nutcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- kays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutcase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kaysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nutcase
American and British speakers say nutcase in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ in the US and /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHT-kays.
What does nutcase mean?
- An eccentric or odd person.
Where does nutcase come from?
From nut + case. Compare headcase, mental case etc.
Questions about saying nutcase
How do you pronounce nutcase?
Say NUHT-kays. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtkeɪs/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtkeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutcase?
Nutcase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · kays.
Do Americans and Brits say nutcase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ and the British form is /ˈnʌtkeɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.