How to Pronounce Unbuttoned

To pronounce "unbuttoned", say UNB-utt-on-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈbʌtənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʌnˈbʌtənd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unbuttoned”

"unbuttoned" has 4 syllables: unb-utt-on-ed. It rhymes with mittened and buttoned, if that helps it stick.

What does unbuttoned mean?

verb

  1. To open (something) by undoing its buttons.
  2. To come open by having its buttons unfastened.

adjective

  1. In disarray.
  2. Informal, casual.

Antonyms

buttoned-up

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Words that rhyme with unbuttoned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mittenedbuttonedretundkittened

Related words

unrestrainedunlacedunfastenedopen-collaredundresseduntightenedunhemmedunshirted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unbuttoned"?▾

"Unbuttoned" has 4 syllables: unb · utt · on · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "unbuttoned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unbuttoned" is /ʌnˈbʌtənd/.

What does "unbuttoned" mean?▾

Unbuttoned: To open (something) by undoing its buttons.

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