How to Pronounce Buttering

To pronounce "buttering", say BUTT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BUTT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “buttering”

"buttering" has 3 syllables: butt-er-ing. It rhymes with fluttering and muttering, if that helps it stick.

What does buttering mean?

verb

  1. To spread butter on.

    “Butter the toast.”

  2. To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow.

noun

  1. The application of butter to something.

Words that rhyme with buttering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flutteringmutteringjitteringflitteringtitteringstutteringutteringskitteringgutteringtwitteringsputteringcluttering

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buttering"?▾

"Buttering" has 3 syllables: butt · er · ing.

What does "buttering" mean?▾

Buttering: To spread butter on.

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