How to pronounce butterbrot
Say it like BUUT-er-broht. Butterbrot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUT).
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- BUUT
- er
- broht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Butterbrot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- brohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of butterbrot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUUT-uh-broht.
What does butterbrot mean?
- A German open sandwich.
Where does butterbrot come from?
Borrowed from German Butterbrot (literally “butter bread”).
Questions about saying butterbrot
How do you pronounce butterbrot?
Say BUUT-er-broht. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊtərˌbroʊt/. In British English it is /ˈbʊtəˌbrəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in butterbrot?
Butterbrot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUT). Broken into parts: BUUT · er · broht.
Is butterbrot 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 /ˈbʊtəˌbrəʊt/ (BUUT-uh-broht).