How to Pronounce "be cut out for"
expression
bee KUHT OWT for
bee KUT OWT faw
Definition
To have the skills or qualities needed for a particular job, activity, or situation; to be suitable or naturally gifted for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈkət/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
bˈiː/ /kˈʌt/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee KUHT OWT for
UK
bee KUT OWT faw
Listen in Context
I don't be cut out for this kind of work.
She's really cut out for teaching children.
Are you sure you're cut out for this big move?
After one week on the job, he realized he wasn't cut out for sales.