To pronounce "butternut", say BUTT-ern-ut — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
butternut
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BUTT-ern-ut
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"butternut" has 3 syllables: butt-ern-ut. It rhymes with bitternut, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Butternut" has 3 syllables: butt · ern · ut.
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