How to Pronounce Buttoned-up

To pronounce "buttoned-up", say BUTT-on-ed-up — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

BUTT-on-ed-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “buttoned-up”

"buttoned-up" has 4 syllables: butt-on-ed-up.

What does buttoned-up mean?

adjective

  1. Conservative.
  2. Carefully planned and executed.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "buttoned-up"?▾

"Buttoned-up" has 4 syllables: butt · on · ed · up.

What does "buttoned-up" mean?▾

Buttoned-up: Conservative.

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