How do you pronounce "button"?

In American English: /ˈbʌtən/ (BUHT-uhn). In British English: /bˈɐtən/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌtən/ (BUHT-uhn). In Australian English: /bˈʌtən/ (B-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌtən/ (BUHT-uhn), while in British English it's /bˈɐtən/ (B).

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button

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/ˈbʌtən/

BUHT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

bʌtbut·ənton

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