How to pronounce butterfat
Say it like BUHT-er-fat. Butterfat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- er
- fat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Butterfat 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.
- fatKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of butterfat
- 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-fat.
What does butterfat mean?
- The fatty components of milk and other dairy products.
Where does butterfat come from?
From butter + fat.
Questions about saying butterfat
How do you pronounce butterfat?
Say BUHT-er-fat. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtɚfæt/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtəfæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in butterfat?
Butterfat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · er · fat.
Is butterfat 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 /ˈbʌtəfæt/ (BUHT-uh-fat).