How to Pronounce "cut the umbilical cord"
expression
KUHT thuh uhm-BIL-ih-kuhl kord
KUT thuh um-BIL-ih-kuhl KAWD
Definition
Literally, to separate a baby from its mother at birth by cutting the umbilical cord. Figuratively, it means to become independent, especially from parents, or to let someone live on their own.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /əmˈbɪɫɪkəɫ/ /ˈkɔɹd
British English
kˈʌt/ /ðə, ði/ /ʌmbˈɪlɪkəl/ /kˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT thuh uhm-BIL-ih-kuhl kord
UK
KUT thuh um-BIL-ih-kuhl KAWD
Listen in Context
After giving birth, doctors cut the umbilical cord.
It's hard for some parents to cut the umbilical cord when their child leaves home.
When she went to college, she finally cut the umbilical cord.
You need to cut the umbilical cord and manage your own finances now.