To pronounce "butthead", say BUTTH-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"butthead" has 2 syllables: butth-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.
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"Butthead" has 2 syllables: butth · ead.
Butthead: (sometimes vulgar) An annoying person or someone who is difficult to get along with.
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