How to pronounce butterball
Say it like BUHT-er-bawl. Butterball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- er
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Butterball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of butterball
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-uh-bawl.
What does butterball mean?
- A round lump of a coagulated fat used in cooking such as butter or margarine.
- A small North American duck, the bufflehead, Bucephala albeola.
Where does butterball come from?
From butter + ball.
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Questions about saying butterball
How do you pronounce butterball?
Say BUHT-er-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtɚˌbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtəˌbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in butterball?
Butterball has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · er · bawl.
Is butterball 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 /ˈbʌtəˌbɔːl/ (BUHT-uh-bawl).