Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

buzzcut

/ˈbʌzˌkʌt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.68 in modern English

Syllables
buz-z-cut
IPA
/ˈbʌzˌkʌt/
29
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A closely-cropped military-style haircut.

Canadian usage; American usage

Etymology

From buzz + cut.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce buzzcut?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʌzˌkʌt/.
What does buzzcut mean?
A closely-cropped military-style haircut.
Where does buzzcut come from?
From buzz + cut.

How to pronounce buzzcut

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