Cutter

[ˈkatɐ]

/[ˈkatɐ]/ noun

The verdict

“Cutter” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #28,140 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#28,140
frequency rank, German
6
letters
7
tracked misspellings
5
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - jemand, der Filmaufnahmen oder Tonaufzeichnungen schneidet und in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Regisseur nach künstlerischen Gesichtspunkten zu einem Gesamtwerk zusammensetzt

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Cutter vs Kater
50% similar
Cutter vs Center
67% similar
Cutter vs carter
50% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Cutter
PropertyValue
HeadwordCutter
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈkatɐ]
Letters6
Frequency rank#28,140
Misspellings tracked7
Confusable pairs5
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Cutter” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Cutter lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Cutter is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈkatɐ]. Corpus data places it at rank #28,140 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 7 likely wrong-spelling variants for Cutter, with forms such as "ccutter", "ctuter", and "cuter". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 5 confusable-pair relationships, "Kater", "Center", "carter", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Cutter, spelled C-U-T-T-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    jemand, der Filmaufnahmen oder Tonaufzeichnungen schneidet und in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Regisseur nach künstlerischen Gesichtspunkten zu einem Gesamtwerk zusammensetzt
  2. 2
    kleines, sehr scharfes Messer zum Schneiden etwa von Teppichböden
  3. 3
    Maschine zum Zerkleinern von Fleisch für die Wursterzeugung (Kutter)

Synonyms

Film- und VideoeditorSchnittmeisterCuttermesserTeppichmesserStanley-MesserStanleymesserZuschneider

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ccutter,ctuter,cuter,cutetr,cutterr,cuttre,uctter

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Cutter - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

ccutter1ctuter2cuter1cutetr2cutterr1cuttre2uctter2
Edit distance from "Cutter"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Cutter"?
"Cutter" is spelled C-U-T-T-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈkatɐ].
What does "Cutter" mean?
As a noun, "Cutter" means: jemand, der Filmaufnahmen oder Tonaufzeichnungen schneidet und in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Regisseur nach künstlerischen Gesichtspunkten zu einem Gesamtwerk zusammensetzt
What words are commonly confused with "Cutter"?
"Cutter" is commonly confused with "Kater", "Center", "carter". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Cutter"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Cutter" is [ˈkatɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Cutter" come from?
"Cutter" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Cutter”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is C-U-T-T-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈkatɐ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Kater” - see the side-by-side comparison. Cutter vs Kater
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list