How to Pronounce Buttresses

To pronounce "buttresses", say BUTTR-ess-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BUTTR-ess-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “buttresses”

"buttresses" has 3 syllables: buttr-ess-es. It rhymes with citruses, if that helps it stick.

What does buttresses mean?

noun

  1. A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
  2. Anything that serves to support something; a prop.

verb

  1. To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
  2. (by extension) To support something or someone by supplying evidence; to corroborate or substantiate.

Synonyms

bracecounterfort

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Words that rhyme with buttresses

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citruses

Related words

bolstersenhancesreinforcesstrengthensunderliesunderpins

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buttresses"?▾

"Buttresses" has 3 syllables: buttr · ess · es.

What does "buttresses" mean?▾

Buttresses: A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.

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