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butte
Definition:
(nou) a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides (nou) a town in southwestern Montana; center for mining copper
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbjuːt
Examples:
He used to live in a butte.
A rocky butte lay in the center of the field.
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Common mistakes of butte pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the vowel: Some may pronounce "butte" with a long "u" sound, as in "cute." The correct pronunciation is /bʌt/ in US English and /bjuːt/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "but-TE." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbʌt/ (US) and /ˈbjuːt/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "butte" is a single-syllable word.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some might add an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "buttee." The correct pronunciation is /bʌt/ (US) and /bjuːt/ (UK), without any additional vowels. Tip: Practice saying "butte" quickly to eliminate extra sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "butte" with "but," leading to mispronunciation. "Butte" is pronounced /bʌt/ (US) and /bjuːt/ (UK). Tip: Visualize "butte" as a geographical feature to differentiate it from the conjunction "but."
- Misunderstanding regional accents: Some may pronounce "butte" differently based on their regional accent. For example, in some areas, it might sound like "bute." The correct forms are /bʌt/ (US) and /bjuːt/ (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers for accurate pronunciation.