butcher

/ˈbʊtʃər/

Syllables but·cher

Stress BUT-cher

Phonics Breakdown

but

/bʊt/

short u

ch

/tʃ/

ch sound

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

a person who cuts and sells meat

Sound Reference

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but=/bʊt/(put) + ch=/tʃ/(chair) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The butcher cuts fresh meat every morning.