To pronounce "buttonholing", say BUTT-onh-ol-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
buttonholing
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BUTT-onh-ol-ing
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"buttonholing" has 4 syllables: butt-onh-ol-ing.
"Buttonholing" has 4 syllables: butt · onh · ol · ing.
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