How do you pronounce "cutoff"?

In American English: /ˈkʌˌtɔf/ (KUH-tawf). In British English: /kˈʌtɒf/ (K-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌˌtɔf/ (KUH-tawf). In Australian English: /kˈʌtɒf/ (K-uht).

Is "cutoff" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌˌtɔf/ (KUH-tawf), while in British English it's /kˈʌtɒf/ (K-uht).

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cutoff

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/ˈkʌˌtɔf/

KUH-tawf

Syllable Breakdown

kʌcut·tɔfoff

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