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button
Definition:
(nou) a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes (nou) an electrical switch operated by pressing (nou) any of various plant parts that resemble buttons (nou) a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment (nou) a female sexual organ homologous to the penis (nou) a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism (nou) any artifact that resembles a button
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbʌtən
Examples:
The user focusses the camera and then presses the shutter button.
Someone pressed the button.
Where's the picture of the button
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Common mistakes of button pronunciation
- Dropping the "t": Many learners say "buh-uhn" instead of "button" /ˈbʌtən/. This occurs when the "t" sound is omitted. Tip: Practice saying "button" slowly to emphasize the "t."
- Misplacing stress: Some pronounce it as "BUT-ton" /ˈbʌtən/ instead of the correct "button" with equal stress. This can change the word's sound. Tip: Focus on keeping the first syllable slightly more pronounced but not overly stressed.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Incorrectly saying "batten" /ˈbætən/ instead of "button" /ˈbʌtən/ can happen due to vowel confusion. Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the "ʌ" sound in "button."
- Over-emphasizing the "n": Saying "button" as "butt-uhn" can lead to an unnatural pronunciation. The "n" should be subtle. Tip: Practice blending the "n" sound smoothly into the word without pausing.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might say "but-ton" /ˈbʌtən/ instead of the correct "button" /ˈbʌtən/. This adds an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Focus on the fluidity of the word to maintain its two-syllable structure.