Number of syllables in the word 'but'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word but.

  1. No of syllables in but : 1
  2. Divide syllables in but : but

More about the word - but

  1. noun
  2. Definition : An instance or example of using the word "but".
  3. Definition : The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
  4. Definition : A limit; a boundary.
  5. Definition : The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
  1. verb
  2. Definition : Use the word "but".
  1. adverb
  2. Synonyms : even so, nevertheless, notwithstanding, yet
  3. Definition : Merely, only, just.
  4. Definition : Though, however.
  5. Definition : Used as an intensifier.
  1. preposition
  2. Synonyms : barring, except for, save for
  3. Definition : Apart from, except (for), excluding.
  4. Definition : (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.
  1. conjunction
  2. Synonyms : bar, excepting, excluding, unless, with the exception of, without
  3. 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).
  4. Definition : However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
  5. 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".
  6. Definition : Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).

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