How to pronounce buttonology
Say it like BUHT-uh-nol-uh-jee. Buttonology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- uh
- nol
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttonology 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buttonology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-uh-nol-uh-jee.
What does buttonology mean?
- The study of buttons (clothing fasteners and badges).
- The basic training required to start using a machine or piece of software: what the components of the interface are, what they do, and how to accomplish basic tasks.
- User interface
Where does buttonology come from?
From button + -ology.
Questions about saying buttonology
How do you pronounce buttonology?
Say BUHT-uh-nol-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtənɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtənɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttonology?
Buttonology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · uh · nol · uh · jee.
Is buttonology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbʌtənɒlədʒi/ (BUHT-uh-nol-uh-jee).