How to Pronounce Butte

To pronounce "butte", say BUTT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbjuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbjuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “butte”

"butte" has 2 syllables: butt-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bute — easy to mix up when writing.

What does butte mean?

noun

  1. An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.

Words that rhyme with butte

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "butte"?▾

"Butte" has 2 syllables: butt · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "butte"?▾

The IPA transcription of "butte" is /ˈbjuːt/.

What does "butte" mean?▾

Butte: An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.

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