How to pronounce unbutton
Say it like un-BUHT-un. Unbutton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
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- un
- BUHT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbutton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbutton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-BUHT-un.
What does unbutton mean?
- To open (something) by undoing its buttons.
- To come open by having its buttons unfastened.
Where does unbutton come from?
From Middle English onbottonen, unbotonen; equivalent to un- + button.
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Words that rhyme with unbutton
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Questions about saying unbutton
How do you pronounce unbutton?
Say un-BUHT-un. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbʌtən/. In British English it is /ənˈbʌtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbutton?
Unbutton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: un · BUHT · un.
Is unbutton 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 /ənˈbʌtən/ (un-BUHT-un).