Number of syllables in the word 'but'
Find out how many syllables are there in the word but.
- No of syllables in but : 1
- Divide syllables in but : but
More about the word - but
- noun
- Definition : An instance or example of using the word "but".
- Definition : The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
- Definition : A limit; a boundary.
- Definition : The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
- verb
- Definition : Use the word "but".
- adverb
- Synonyms : even so, nevertheless, notwithstanding, yet
- Definition : Merely, only, just.
- Definition : Though, however.
- Definition : Used as an intensifier.
- preposition
- Synonyms : barring, except for, save for
- Definition : Apart from, except (for), excluding.
- Definition : (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.
- conjunction
- Synonyms : bar, excepting, excluding, unless, with the exception of, without
- Definition : On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
- Definition : However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
- Definition : Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
- Definition : Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
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