How to Pronounce "butt into"
expression
ˈbət/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
BUHT IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
bˈʌt/ /ˈɪntʊ
BUT IN-tuh
Definition
To interrupt a conversation or get involved in a situation that does not directly concern you, usually without being invited.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbət/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
bˈʌt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHT IN-too, IN-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
BUT IN-tuh
Listen in Context
Please don't butt into our discussion.
Kids shouldn't butt into adult conversations.
He always butts into my phone calls.
Sorry to butt into, but I think you dropped this.