How to pronounce buttering
Say it like BUHT-uh-ring. Buttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-uh-ring.
What does buttering mean?
- present participle and gerund of butter How to pronounce butter
- The application of butter (n.) to something.
- The action of a rider having to butter in an acrobatic maneuver.
- The action of turning with only the tips (tail or nose) of skis or snowboards
Words that rhyme with buttering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buttering.
Questions about saying buttering
How do you pronounce buttering?
Say BUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttering?
Buttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · uh · ring.
Is buttering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbʌtərɪŋ/ (BUHT-uh-ring).