How to Pronounce "cut across"
expression
ˈkət/ /əˈkɹɔs
KUT-uh-KRAWS
kˈʌt/ /əkɹˈɒs
kut-uh-KROSS
Definition
To go directly through or across something, often as a shortcut; can also mean to affect or apply to many different groups or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /əˈkɹɔs
British English
kˈʌt/ /əkɹˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT-uh-KRAWS
UK
kut-uh-KROSS
Listen in Context
They cut across the park to get home faster.
The road cuts across the valley.
We cut across the field to save time.
This problem cuts across all age groups.