How to pronounce buttercups
Say it like BUHT-er-kuhps. Buttercups has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- er
- kuhps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttercups 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.
- kuhpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of buttercups
- 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-kuhps.
What does buttercups mean?
- plural of buttercup How to pronounce buttercup
Questions about saying buttercups
How do you pronounce buttercups?
Say BUHT-er-kuhps. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtɚˌkʌps/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtəˌkʌps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttercups?
Buttercups has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · er · kuhps.
Is buttercups 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 /ˈbʌtəˌkʌps/ (BUHT-uh-kuhps).