How to Pronounce "cut out to be"
expression
KUHT-OWT-tuh-BEE
KUT-OWT-too-BEE
Definition
To have the natural qualities or ability to do a particular job or role well; to be suited for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi
British English
kˈʌt/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː/ /bˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT-OWT-tuh-BEE
UK
KUT-OWT-too-BEE
Listen in Context
She is cut out to be a doctor.
I am not cut out to be an engineer.
Do you think he is cut out to be a leader?
Teaching is hard work—clearly, not everyone is cut out to be a teacher.