How to pronounce cut

Say it like this: /kʌt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/kʌt/
British/kʊt/
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What does cut mean?

verbTo incise, to cut into the surface of something.

“You must cut this flesh from off his breast.”

To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.

“Would you please cut the cake?”

To form or shape by cutting.

“I have three diamonds to cut today.”

adjHaving been cut.

Reduced.

“Cut brandy is a liquor made of brandy and hard grain liquor.”

Carved into a shape; not raw.

nounThe act of cutting.

“He made a fine cut with his sword.”

An attack made with a chopping motion of the blade, landing with its edge or point.

A time period when one attempts to lose fat while retaining muscle mass.

intjAn instruction to cease recording.

“Near-synonym: scene”

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