How to Pronounce "butling"
word
ˈbʌtlɪŋ
BUHT-ling
ˈbʌtlɪŋ
BUHT-ling
Definition
To perform the duties of a butler, such as serving, managing household staff, or attending to guests. Often used informally to describe someone acting as a butler, even temporarily or as a favor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbʌtlɪŋ
British English
ˈbʌtlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHT-ling
UK
BUHT-ling
Listen in Context
He spent the evening butling at his sister's dinner party.
At the hotel, she was butling for the VIP guests.
My father ended up butling when our friends came over for dinner.
I’ve been butling all morning—setting the table, serving coffee, you name it.