How to pronounce buttocks
Say it like BUHT-uks. Buttocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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US American/ˈbʌtəks/BUHT-uks
UK British/ˈbʌtəks/BUHT-uks
- BUHT
- uks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttocks 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.
- uksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buttocks
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-uks.
What does buttocks mean?
noun
- plural of buttock. How to pronounce buttock
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Questions about saying buttocks
How do you pronounce buttocks?
Say BUHT-uks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtəks/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtəks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttocks?
Buttocks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · uks.
Is buttocks 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 /ˈbʌtəks/ (BUHT-uks).