How to Pronounce "a cut above"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkət/ /əˈbəv
uh KUT uh-BUV
æɪ/ /kˈʌt/ /əbˈʌv
uh KUT uh-BUV
Definition
Used to say that someone or something is noticeably better than others of the same type.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkət/ /əˈbəv
British English
æɪ/ /kˈʌt/ /əbˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KUT uh-BUV
UK
uh KUT uh-BUV
Listen in Context
This restaurant is a cut above the others in town.
Her singing is a cut above the rest.
These shoes are a cut above the ones I had before.
The service here is truly a cut above what you usually get.