How to pronounce butyraceous
Say it like byoo-tih-RAY-shus. Butyraceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- byoo
- tih
- RAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Butyraceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of butyraceous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: byoo-tih-RAY-shus.
What does butyraceous mean?
- Of, pertaining to or containing butter; buttery
Where does butyraceous come from?
From butyro- + -aceous.
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Questions about saying butyraceous
How do you pronounce butyraceous?
Say byoo-tih-RAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /bjutɪˈreɪʃəs/. In British English it is /bjuːtɪˈreɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in butyraceous?
Butyraceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: byoo · tih · RAY · shus.
Is butyraceous 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 /bjuːtɪˈreɪʃəs/ (byoo-tih-RAY-shus).