How to Pronounce "cut at"
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈæt
KUHT-at
kˈʌt/ /ˈæt
KUT-at
Definition
To make a quick, forceful swinging movement with something sharp, usually to try to hit or damage something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈæt
British English
kˈʌt/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT-at
UK
KUT-at
Listen in Context
The boy cut at the tree branch with a knife.
She cut at the rope but missed.
The man cut at the snake with a stick.
He angrily cut at the overgrown grass, hoping to clear a path.