How to pronounce buttonquail
Say it like BUHT-urn-kwayl. Buttonquail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- urn
- kwayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttonquail 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.
- urnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kwaylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of buttonquail
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-urn-kwayl.
What does buttonquail mean?
- Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.
Where does buttonquail come from?
From button + quail.
Questions about saying buttonquail
How do you pronounce buttonquail?
Say BUHT-urn-kwayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtɝnˌkweɪl/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtɜːnˌkweɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttonquail?
Buttonquail has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · urn · kwayl.
Is buttonquail pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌtɜːnˌkweɪl/ (BUHT-urn-kwayl).