How to pronounce batik
Say it like buh-TEEK. Batik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK).
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- buh
- TEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batik 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.
- TEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of batik
American and British speakers say batik in essentially the same way: /bəˈtik/ in the US and /bəˈtiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-TEEK.
What does batik mean?
- A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric.
- To dye fabric using the wax-resist method.
Where does batik come from?
Borrowed from Javanese bathik.
Words that rhyme with batik
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batik.
Questions about saying batik
How do you pronounce batik?
Say buh-TEEK. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtik/. In British English it is /bəˈtiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batik?
Batik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEK). Broken into parts: buh · TEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say batik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈtik/ and the British form is /bəˈtiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.