How to Pronounce Butterfat

To pronounce "butterfat", say BUTT-erf-at — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌtəfæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbʌtəfæt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “butterfat”

"butterfat" has 3 syllables: butt-erf-at. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.

What does butterfat mean?

noun

  1. The fatty components of milk and other dairy products.

Words that rhyme with butterfat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatcatcaveatbratpatcombatslatthatratdiplomatfatautocrat

Related words

butterfatcreambutteroilbutterinemargarine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "butterfat"?▾

"Butterfat" has 3 syllables: butt · erf · at.

What is the IPA transcription of "butterfat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "butterfat" is /ˈbʌtəfæt/.

What does "butterfat" mean?▾

Butterfat: The fatty components of milk and other dairy products.

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