silent butler meaning

UK /ˈsaɪlənt ˈbʌtlə/ US /ˈsaɪlənt ˈbʌtlɚ/ 4 syllables

silent butler (noun): a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes.

Definition of silent butler

  1. a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes

    Type of: receptacle

How to pronounce silent butler

silent butler is pronounced /ˈsaɪlənt ˈbʌtlə/ in British English and /ˈsaɪlənt ˈbʌtlɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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