How to pronounce buttons
Say it like BUHT-unz. Buttons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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US American/ˈbʌtənz/BUHT-unz
UK British/ˈbʌtənz/BUHT-unz
- BUHT
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buttons
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHT-unz.
What does buttons mean?
noun
- plural of button How to pronounce button
- The dung of sheep.
- A remote control.
- A boy servant, or page.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of button How to pronounce button
Questions about saying buttons
How do you pronounce buttons?
Say BUHT-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtənz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttons?
Buttons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · unz.
Is buttons 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 /ˈbʌtənz/ (BUHT-unz).