How to Pronounce Push-button

To pronounce "push-button", say PUSHB-utt-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “push-button”

"push-button" has 3 syllables: pushb-utt-on.

What does push-button mean?

noun

  1. An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.

adjective

  1. Which can be initiated or activated at the push of a button.

    “push-button warfare”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "push-button"?▾

"Push-button" has 3 syllables: pushb · utt · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "push-button"?▾

The IPA transcription of "push-button" is /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/.

What does "push-button" mean?▾

Push-button: An electrical switch activated by pressing a button.

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