Proper Pronunciation Guide

butter

[ɚ]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “u” as the short vowel
    /ʌ/—as in “bus.”
  • Pronounce the letter “t” as a lightly tapped
    /d/ in quick speech.
  • Pronounce the final letters “er” as the reduced R-Vowel
    /ɚ/ —and not as the schwa vowel
    /ə/.

Practice Sentences:

Could you pass the butter, please?
The butter wasn't soft enough to butter the bread.
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