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Syllables

The word 'buttafuoco' has 4 syllables.
bu-təf-ˈwoʊ-koʊ


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Buttafuoco'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Buttafuoco' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /b/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a small gap between the teeth.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#2: /u/
TongueThe back part of the tongue stretches up towards the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains down, touching, or behind, the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips relax while forming a rounded shape.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#4: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /f/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
AirThe air flows through the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#7: /w/
TongueThe back of the tongue reaches up high in the back. It does not touch the soft palate. The front part of the tongue remains forward. It touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips form a rounded shape. They move away from the face.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#10: /k/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position to adjust the sound that comes next.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#11: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#12: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'buttafuoco' Tongue Twister Challenge

Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers, Buttafuoco's bouncing from the barn's rafters. Sally swiftly swooped and snatched it with glee, Buttafuoco busted free and flew to Fiji's sea. Billy tried to tackle it with his tooth and tongue, Buttafuoco tickled his tonsils; he wished he hadn't begun. Buttafuoco bounced, boinged, and blabbered, Nobody knew where this butterball chatter scattered. The townsfolk trembled, trying to tame the madness, Buttafuoco bobbed and weaved, causing only gladness. Children cheered and clapped, watching the circus unfold, Buttafuoco the butterball, the talk of the town, untold. From Barcelon to Madagascar, the legend did spread, Buttafuoco, the whirlwind, spinning in everyone's head. Monkeys mimicked its movements, dancing with delight, Buttafuoco, the buttery star, shining so bright. So however you twist it, turn it, or say it, Buttafuoco brought joy and laughter, no way to resist it. A funny, joyful tongue twister from start to end, Buttafuoco, the word that'll make your mouth bend!

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