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How to pronounce butter
/ˈbʌtə/ British English
BUT·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
BUD·der
✓ Say
BUT·ə
My tip
Use a clear t, and no r at the end: BUT-ə.
In a sentence
We have no butter left.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: BUT-ə.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce butter?
In British English, butter is pronounced /ˈbʌtə/. Say it like this: BUT-ə. Use a clear t, and no r at the end: BUT-ə.
How many syllables are in butter?
When you say it, butter has 2 syllables: BUT-ə. The strong beat is the first one, BUT.
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