How to Pronounce Butchery

To pronounce "butchery", say BUTCH-ery — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BUTCH-ery

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💡 Tip for remembering “butchery”

"butchery" has 2 syllables: butch-ery.

What does butchery mean?

noun

  1. The cruel, ruthless killings of humans, as at a slaughterhouse.
  2. An abattoir, a slaughterhouse.

Related words

abattoirbutcheringslaughterhouseslaughtershamblescarnagebutcherbeef

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How many syllables are in "butchery"?▾

"Butchery" has 2 syllables: butch · ery.

What does "butchery" mean?▾

Butchery: The cruel, ruthless killings of humans, as at a slaughterhouse.

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