How to Pronounce "bright as a button"
expression
ˈbɹaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbətən
BRYTE-uhz-uh-BUHT-n
bɹˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /bˈʌtən
BRYTE-az-uh-BUHT-n
Definition
If someone is 'bright as a button', they are very intelligent, quick-thinking, or lively, often in a way that is charming or surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbətən
British English
bɹˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /bˈʌtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRYTE-uhz-uh-BUHT-n
UK
BRYTE-az-uh-BUHT-n
Listen in Context
My granddaughter is bright as a button and learns things very quickly.
The new student is bright as a button, always ready with the right answer.
She may be young, but she's bright as a button.
Wow, he's bright as a button—he figured out the puzzle in seconds!