word
Buttercup
BUH-tur-kuhp
/ˈbʌtɜːrˌkʌp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
buttercup
Dictionary meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus.
Synonyms: butterflower, butter-flower, crowfoot, goldcup, kingcup
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