How to pronounce buttock
Say it like BUHT-uk. Buttock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttock 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buttock
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-uk.
What does buttock mean?
- Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum, and the top of the legs.
- The convexity of a ship behind, under the stern.
Where does buttock come from?
Inherited from Middle English buttok, probably from Old English buttuc (“end; end piece”; also, “short piece of land”).
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Questions about saying buttock
How do you pronounce buttock?
Say BUHT-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtək/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttock?
Buttock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · uk.
Is buttock 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 /ˈbʌtək/ (BUHT-uk).