How to Pronounce "the cutting edge"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkətɪŋ/ /ˈɛdʒ
thuh KUH-ting EDGE
ðə, ði/ /kˈʌtɪŋ/ /ˈɛdʒ
thuh kut-ING EDGE
Definition
The most advanced or innovative stage of a field, technology, or activity; also refers to being at the forefront of progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkətɪŋ/ /ˈɛdʒ
British English
ðə, ði/ /kˈʌtɪŋ/ /ˈɛdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh KUH-ting EDGE
UK
thuh kut-ING EDGE
Listen in Context
This company is at the cutting edge of medical research.
We always use the cutting edge technology in our products.
His ideas are truly at the cutting edge of design.
If you want to stay ahead, you need to be at the cutting edge.