How to pronounce butting
Say it like BUHT-ing. Butting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Butting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of butting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-ing.
What does butting mean?
- present participle and gerund of butt How to pronounce butt
- An abuttal; a boundary.
- present participle and gerund of but How to pronounce but
Words that rhyme with butting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of butting.
Questions about saying butting
How do you pronounce butting?
Say BUHT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in butting?
Butting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · ing.
Is butting 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 /ˈbʌtɪŋ/ (BUHT-ing).