How to pronounce peanutbutter
Say it like PEE-nut-buht-er. Peanutbutter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- nut
- buht
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peanutbutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- buhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of peanutbutter
- 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: PEE-nut-buht-uh.
What does peanutbutter mean?
- Alternative spelling of peanut butter.
Questions about saying peanutbutter
How do you pronounce peanutbutter?
Say PEE-nut-buht-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpinʌtˌbʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peanutbutter?
Peanutbutter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · nut · buht · er.
Is peanutbutter 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 /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌtə/ (PEE-nut-buht-uh).