How to pronounce buttressing
Say it like BUHT-ruh-sing. Buttressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT).
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- BUHT
- ruh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buttressing 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buttressing
American and British speakers say buttressing in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌtrəsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌtrəsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHT-ruh-sing.
What does buttressing mean?
- present participle and gerund of buttress How to pronounce buttress
Questions about saying buttressing
How do you pronounce buttressing?
Say BUHT-ruh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌtrəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌtrəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buttressing?
Buttressing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHT). Broken into parts: BUHT · ruh · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say buttressing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌtrəsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌtrəsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.