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butt
Definition:
(nou) thick end of the handle (nou) the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the roots (nou) a victim of ridicule or pranks (nou) the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on (nou) sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at (nou) finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking (nou) a joint made by fastening ends together without overlapping (nou) a large cask (especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 hogsheads or 126 gallons) (nou) the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)
Phonetic Transcription:
bʌt
Examples:
The mother spanked the boy's butt.
By 1975, the car was the butt of jokes and derision.
Cowhand. when a cowboy and cowgirl is a butt.
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Common mistakes of butt pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "butt" with a long vowel sound, like "bute". The correct pronunciation is /bʌt/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, similar to "cup".
- Ignoring the final consonant: A common mistake is dropping the "t" sound at the end of "butt". It should be pronounced with a clear /t/ sound. Tip: Practice saying "but" followed by "t" to emphasize the final consonant.
- Overemphasizing the "b" sound: Some speakers may pronounce "butt" with an exaggerated "b" sound, making it sound harsh. The correct sound is softer, as in /bʌt/. Tip: Relax your lips when saying the "b" to achieve a smoother sound.
- Confusing with "but": Learners often mix up "butt" with "but", which has a different meaning and pronunciation. "But" is pronounced /bʌt/ as well, but the context is key. Tip: Use "butt" when referring to the rear end, not for conjunctions.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable or add an extra syllable, leading to mispronunciation. "Butt" is a single-syllable word with primary stress on the "b". Tip: Remember, it is just "butt" /bʌt/, one clear syllable.