How many syllables in butter?

Syllables in butter

2

but·ter

Butter has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say butter

Pronunciation/ˈbʌtɚ/
2 syllables, BUT-ter · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say butter slowly and listen for each vowel sound: but, ter. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in butter?
Butter has two syllables.
How do you divide butter into syllables?
Butter divides as but-ter.
Which syllable is stressed in butter?
The first syllable (BUT-ter).

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