Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

buttigieg

/ˈbutədʒədʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.29 in modern English

Syllables
buttigieg
IPA
/ˈbutədʒədʒ/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Maltese Buttiġieġ, see there for more.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbutədʒədʒ/
  • British English: /ˈbuːtɪdʒɪdʒ/

Questions

How do you pronounce buttigieg?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbutədʒədʒ/.
What does buttigieg mean?
A surname from Maltese [in turn originating as an occupation].
Where does buttigieg come from?
Borrowed from Maltese Buttiġieġ, see there for more.

How to pronounce buttigieg

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “buttigieg”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbutədʒədʒ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “buttigieg” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.