How to pronounce uncut
Say it like uhn-KUHT. Uncut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHT).
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- uhn
- KUHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of uncut
American and British speakers say uncut in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈkʌt/ in the US and /ʌnˈkʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KUHT.
What does uncut mean?
- Not cut.
- Of a gemstone, not cut or ground to the desired shape.
- Of a book, not having the page edges trimmed.
Where does uncut come from?
From Middle English unkut, uncutte, unkyt, unkutt, equivalent to un- + cut.
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Words that rhyme with uncut
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Questions about saying uncut
How do you pronounce uncut?
Say uhn-KUHT. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkʌt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncut?
Uncut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHT). Broken into parts: uhn · KUHT.
Do Americans and Brits say uncut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈkʌt/ and the British form is /ʌnˈkʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.