How to Pronounce "cut your teeth"
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
KUHT yor TEETH, KUHT yer TEETH
kˈʌt/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
kut YAW TEETH
Definition
To get your first experience doing something, especially in a job or profession.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtiθ
British English
kˈʌt/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT yor TEETH, KUHT yer TEETH
UK
kut YAW TEETH
Listen in Context
He cut his teeth working in his uncle's store.
Many journalists cut their teeth at local newspapers.
She cut her teeth on small projects before leading the team.
I cut my teeth in the restaurant business washing dishes.