How to pronounce budtender
Say it like BUHD-ten-der. Budtender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHD).
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- BUHD
- ten
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Budtender pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of budtender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHD-ten-duh.
What does budtender mean?
- A recreational or medical cannabis dispensary worker who sells marijuana and is knowledgeable about various cannabis products.
Where does budtender come from?
Blend of bud + bartender.
Questions about saying budtender
How do you pronounce budtender?
Say BUHD-ten-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌdˌtɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌdˌtɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in budtender?
Budtender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHD). Broken into parts: BUHD · ten · der.
Is budtender pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌdˌtɛndə/ (BUHD-ten-duh).