How to pronounce buttinski
Say it like buh-TIN-skee. Buttinski has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN).
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- buh
- TIN
- skee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttinski pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- skeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buttinski
American and British speakers say buttinski in essentially the same way: /bʌˈtɪnski/ in the US and /bʌˈtɪnski/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-TIN-skee.
What does buttinski mean?
- Alternative spelling of buttinsky (“one who interferes”).
- Alternative spelling of buttinsky (“telecommunication device”).
Where does buttinski come from?
From butt in + -ski.
Questions about saying buttinski
How do you pronounce buttinski?
Say buh-TIN-skee. The American pronunciation is /bʌˈtɪnski/. In British English it is /bʌˈtɪnski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttinski?
Buttinski has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN). Broken into parts: buh · TIN · skee.
Do Americans and Brits say buttinski the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌˈtɪnski/ and the British form is /bʌˈtɪnski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.