How do you pronounce "butane"?

In American English: /bjuːˈteɪn/ (byoo-TAYN). In British English: /bjˈuːteɪn/ (BY-oot). In Canadian English: /bjuːˈteɪn/ (byoo-TAYN). In Australian English: /bjˈuːteɪn/ (BY-oot).

Is "butane" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bjuːˈteɪn/ (byoo-TAYN), while in British English it's /bjˈuːteɪn/ (BY-oot).

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butane

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/bjuːˈteɪn/

byoo-TAYN

Syllable Breakdown

bjuːbu·teɪntane

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