To pronounce "butterknife", say BUTT-erkn-if-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
butterknife
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BUTT-erkn-if-e
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"butterknife" has 4 syllables: butt-erkn-if-e.
"Butterknife" has 4 syllables: butt · erkn · if · e.
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