How to pronounce rebutter
Say it like rih-BUHT-er. Rebutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
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- rih
- BUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rebutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BUHTSay this part loudest and longest. 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 rebutter
- 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: rih-BUHT-uh.
What does rebutter mean?
- One who drives back or repulses
- One who makes a rebuttal.
- A rebuttal; the answer of a defendant in matter of fact to a plaintiff's surrejoinder.
- To apply butter to (something) again.
Where does rebutter come from?
From rebut + -er.
Words that rhyme with rebutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rebutter.
Questions about saying rebutter
How do you pronounce rebutter?
Say rih-BUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈbʌtɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈbʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rebutter?
Rebutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: rih · BUHT · er.
Is rebutter 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 /rɪˈbʌtə/ (rih-BUHT-uh).