How to Pronounce "buttercups"
word
ˈbətɝˌkəps
BUH-ter-kuhps
bˈʌtəkˌʌps
BUT-uh-kups
Definition
Buttercups are small, bright yellow wildflowers commonly found in fields and meadows. They are known for their shiny petals and grow during spring and early summer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbətɝˌkəps
British English
bˈʌtəkˌʌps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-ter-kuhps
UK
BUT-uh-kups
Listen in Context
The field was full of buttercups.
The children picked buttercups for their teacher.
Buttercups have shiny yellow petals.
When I was little, we used to hold buttercups under our chins to see if we liked butter.