How to pronounce buttered
Say it like BUHT-erd. Buttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buttered
- 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-ud.
What does buttered mean?
- simple past and past participle of butter How to pronounce butter
- Spread with butter.“hot buttered toast”
- Of a turn, achieved by the buttering action.
Words that rhyme with buttered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buttered.
Questions about saying buttered
How do you pronounce buttered?
Say BUHT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttered?
Buttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · erd.
Is buttered 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 /ˈbʌtəd/ (BUHT-ud).