How to pronounce buttonholed
Say it like BUHT-un-hohld. Buttonholed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- un
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttonholed 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of buttonholed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-un-hohld.
What does buttonholed mean?
- simple past and past participle of buttonhole How to pronounce buttonhole
Questions about saying buttonholed
How do you pronounce buttonholed?
Say BUHT-un-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtənˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtənˌhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttonholed?
Buttonholed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · un · hohld.
Is buttonholed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbʌtənˌhəʊld/ (BUHT-un-hohld).