How to Pronounce "cutthroat"
word
ˈkətˌθɹoʊt
KUHT-throht
kˈʌtθɹəʊt
KUT-throht
Definition
Describes a situation, activity, or person that is extremely competitive, ruthless, or cruel, especially where people will do anything to win or succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkətˌθɹoʊt
British English
kˈʌtθɹəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT-throht
UK
KUT-throht
Listen in Context
There is cutthroat competition in the tech industry.
Selling houses is a cutthroat business.
The job market is cutthroat right now.
It’s a cutthroat world out there—if you don’t move fast, someone will beat you.