How to pronounce stonecutter
Say it like STOHN-kuht-er. Stonecutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN).
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- STOHN
- kuht
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonecutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stonecutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STOHN-kuht-uh.
What does stonecutter mean?
- Somebody who cuts, carves or dresses stone.
- A machine that is used to cut stone or concrete.
Where does stonecutter come from?
From stone + cutter.
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Questions about saying stonecutter
How do you pronounce stonecutter?
Say STOHN-kuht-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnˌkʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnˌkʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonecutter?
Stonecutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOHN). Broken into parts: STOHN · kuht · er.
Is stonecutter 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 /ˈstəʊnˌkʌtə/ (STOHN-kuht-uh).