How to Pronounce Butcher

To pronounce "butcher", say BUTCH-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “butcher”

"butcher" has 2 syllables: butch-er.

What does butcher mean?

noun

  1. A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).
  2. A brutal or indiscriminate killer.

verb

  1. To slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market.
  2. To kill brutally.

Synonyms

carnagerflesherkillslaughtermassacreslaymayhemistmurder

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Related words

slaughterermeatmanslaughterbotcherbumblerblundererbunglerfumbler

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "butcher"?▾

"Butcher" has 2 syllables: butch · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "butcher"?▾

The IPA transcription of "butcher" is /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "butcher" mean?▾

Butcher: A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).

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