but

/bʌt/

Syllables but

Stress BUT

Phonics Breakdown

b

/b/

voiceless th

u

/ʌ/

short u

t

/t/

voiceless th

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast; however

Sound Reference

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b=/b/(bat) + u=/ʌ/(cup) + t=/t/(top)

Example

I like tea, but I don't like coffee.