How to pronounce buttonholes
Say it like BUHT-un-hohlz. Buttonholes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- un
- hohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttonholes 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.
- hohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of buttonholes
- 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-hohlz.
What does buttonholes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of buttonhole How to pronounce buttonhole
- plural of buttonhole How to pronounce buttonhole
Questions about saying buttonholes
How do you pronounce buttonholes?
Say BUHT-un-hohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtənˌhoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtənˌhəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttonholes?
Buttonholes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · un · hohlz.
Is buttonholes 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 /ˈbʌtənˌhəʊlz/ (BUHT-un-hohlz).