How to Pronounce "butternut"
word
ˈbʌtərˌnʌt
BUH-ter-nuht
bˈʌtənˌʌt
BUH-tuh-nuht
Definition
Butternut usually means a type of squash shaped like a pear and orange inside, also known as butternut squash. It can also refer to a North American tree that produces edible nuts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʌtərˌnʌt
British English
bˈʌtənˌʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-ter-nuht
UK
BUH-tuh-nuht
Listen in Context
I bought a butternut at the market.
A butternut is orange inside.
You can make soup from butternut.
Roasted butternut brings out its sweet flavor.