How to pronounce buttressed
Say it like BUHT-rust. Buttressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttressed 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.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buttressed
American and British speakers say buttressed in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌtrəst/ in the US and /ˈbʌtrəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHT-rust.
What does buttressed mean?
- Having buttresses or supports.“Only the buttressed outer walls still stood.”
- simple past and past participle of buttress How to pronounce buttress
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Questions about saying buttressed
How do you pronounce buttressed?
Say BUHT-rust. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtrəst/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtrəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttressed?
Buttressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · rust.
Do Americans and Brits say buttressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌtrəst/ and the British form is /ˈbʌtrəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.