To pronounce "buttercups", say BUTT-erc-ups — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
buttercups
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BUTT-erc-ups
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"buttercups" has 3 syllables: butt-erc-ups. It rhymes with cups and lineups, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Buttercups" has 3 syllables: butt · erc · ups.
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