How to Pronounce "buttons"
word
/ˈbətənz/
BUH-duhnz
/bˈʌtənz/
BUH-tuhnz
Definition
Small objects you press on a machine or screen to make something happen, or small round fasteners used on clothes. The meaning depends on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbətənz/
British English
/bˈʌtənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-duhnz
UK
BUH-tuhnz
Listen in Context
This shirt has five buttons.
Press the green button to start the machine.
One of my jacket buttons fell off.
I kept pressing all the buttons, but nothing happened.