How to pronounce tastebud
Say it like TAYST-bud. Tastebud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYST).
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- TAYST
- bud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tastebud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- budKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tastebud
American and British speakers say tastebud in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪstbʌd/ in the US and /ˈteɪstbʌd/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYST-bud.
What does tastebud mean?
- Any of the small organs on the tongue used for tasting.
Where does tastebud come from?
From taste + bud.
Questions about saying tastebud
How do you pronounce tastebud?
Say TAYST-bud. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪstbʌd/. In British English it is /ˈteɪstbʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tastebud?
Tastebud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYST). Broken into parts: TAYST · bud.
Do Americans and Brits say tastebud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪstbʌd/ and the British form is /ˈteɪstbʌd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.