How to Pronounce Buttons

To pronounce "buttons", say BUTT-ons — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌtn̩z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌtn̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “buttons”

"buttons" has 2 syllables: butt-ons. It rhymes with chitons and gluttons, if that helps it stick.

What does buttons mean?

noun

  1. One who adjusts, especially for the insurance industry's employment title "loss adjuster" (or "claims adjuster" in the United States).

noun

  1. A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.

    “April fastened the buttons of her overcoat to keep out the wind.”

  2. A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.

    “Pat pushed the button marked "shred" on the blender.”

verb

  1. To fasten with a button.
  2. To be fastened by a button or buttons.

    “The coat will not button.”

Words that rhyme with buttons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chitonsgluttonssit-ins

Related words

pushclitclitorisknobboutonkeypopperskeys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buttons"?▾

"Buttons" has 2 syllables: butt · ons.

What is the IPA transcription of "buttons"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buttons" is /ˈbʌtn̩z/.

What does "buttons" mean?▾

Buttons: One who adjusts, especially for the insurance industry's employment title "loss adjuster" (or "claims adjuster" in the United States).

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