How to pronounce Batavia
Say it like buh-TAY-vee-uh. Batavia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- buh
- TAY
- vee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batavia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Batavia
American and British speakers say Batavia in essentially the same way: /bəˈteɪviə/ in the US and /bəˈteɪviə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-TAY-vee-uh.
Other ways to say Batavia
Batavia also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- buh-TAV-ee-uh /bəˈtæviə/
What does Batavia mean?
- A variety of lettuce with broad flat leaves.
Questions about saying Batavia
How do you pronounce Batavia?
Say buh-TAY-vee-uh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈteɪviə/. In British English it is /bəˈteɪviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Batavia?
Batavia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: buh · TAY · vee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Batavia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈteɪviə/ and the British form is /bəˈteɪviə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.