How to pronounce bouton
Say it like boo-TON. Bouton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON).
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- boo
- TON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bouton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bouton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: boo-TON.
What does bouton mean?
- A bud-like swelling, especially one at the end of an axon.“terminal bouton”
Where does bouton come from?
Borrowed from French bouton.
Words that rhyme with bouton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bouton.
Questions about saying bouton
How do you pronounce bouton?
Say boo-TON. The American pronunciation is /buˈtɑn/. In British English it is /buːˈtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bouton?
Bouton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON). Broken into parts: boo · TON.
Is bouton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /buːˈtɒn/ (boo-TON).