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bouton

/buːˈtɒn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.06 in modern English

Syllables
bou-ton
IPA
/buːˈtɒn/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bud-like swelling, especially one at the end of an axon.

name

A surname from Old French.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French bouton. Doublet of button.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /buːˈtɒn/

Inflected Forms

boutons (plural)

Derived Forms

interbouton superbouton

Rhymes With

boughton outen auten howton scouten routon

Questions

How do you pronounce bouton?
The recorded pronunciation is /buːˈtɒn/.
What does bouton mean?
A bud-like swelling, especially one at the end of an axon.
Where does bouton come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce bouton

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