How to pronounce unbuttoned
Say it like un-BUHT-und. Unbuttoned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT).
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- un
- BUHT
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbuttoned 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unbuttoned
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-BUHT-und.
What does unbuttoned mean?
- simple past and past participle of unbutton How to pronounce unbutton“I unbuttoned my shirt to take it off.”
- Having the buttons undone.
- In disarray.
- Informal, casual.
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Questions about saying unbuttoned
How do you pronounce unbuttoned?
Say un-BUHT-und. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbʌtənd/. In British English it is /ənˈbʌtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbuttoned?
Unbuttoned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHT). Broken into parts: un · BUHT · und.
Is unbuttoned 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 /ənˈbʌtənd/ (un-BUHT-und).