How to Pronounce "butter wouldn't melt"
expression
BUH-ter WOOD-nt MELT
BUT-uh WOOD-nt MELT
Definition
Used to describe someone who appears to be very innocent and sweet, but may actually be clever or mischievous. Often implies their good behavior is just for show.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbətɝ/ /ˈwʊdənt/ /ˈmɛɫt
British English
bˈʌtɐ/ /ˈwʊdnt/ /mˈɛlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-ter WOOD-nt MELT
UK
BUT-uh WOOD-nt MELT
Listen in Context
She looks so sweet, like butter wouldn't melt.
Don't be fooled—he acts like butter wouldn't melt.
She always talks as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.
He got away with the prank because everyone thought butter wouldn't melt with him.