Everyday English pronunciation

but

/bʊt/

Syllables
1
IPA
/bʊt/ · /bʌt/
Path
/everyday/but/

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Meaning

noun

An instance or example of using the word "but".

“It has to be done – no ifs or buts.”

noun

The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

noun

A limit; a boundary.

noun

The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

verb

Use the word "but".

“But me no buts.”

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