How to pronounce buts
Say it like BUHTS. Buts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of buts
American and British speakers say buts in essentially the same way: /bʌts/ in the US and /bʌts/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHTS.
What does buts mean?
- plural of but How to pronounce but
- third-person singular simple present indicative of but How to pronounce but
Words that rhyme with buts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buts.
Questions about saying buts
How do you pronounce buts?
Say BUHTS. The American pronunciation is /bʌts/. In British English it is /bʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buts?
Buts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHTS.
Do Americans and Brits say buts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌts/ and the British form is /bʌts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.