American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'but' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "but" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "but"

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Simple pronunciation
buht
IPA transcription
/bət̚/
Word frequency
20th

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What does "but" mean?

  1. used to introduce a contrast or exception

Examples of "but" in a sentence

  • I like coffee but not tea.
  • I would love to come, but I have other plans.
  • He was tired but happy at the end.

How common is "but"?

But is the 20th most common word in English.

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