How to pronounce buttery
Say it like BUHT-uh-ree. Buttery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buttery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-uh-ree.
What does buttery mean?
- A rowie.
- A room for keeping food or beverages; a storeroom.
- A room in a university where snacks are sold.
- Made with or tasting of butter.“The buttery-tasting cookie was actually made with margarine, but you couldn't tell by tasting it.”
- Resembling butter in some way, such as yellow color or smooth texture.“The old paper was a buttery color you no longer get.”
- Marked by insincere flattery; obsequious.
Where does buttery come from?
From Middle English buttry, equivalent to butter + -y.
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Questions about saying buttery
How do you pronounce buttery?
Say BUHT-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtəri/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttery?
Buttery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · uh · ree.
Is buttery 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 /ˈbʌtəri/ (BUHT-uh-ree).