How to pronounce batiste
Say it like buh-TIS-tuh. Batiste has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- buh
- TIS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batiste 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.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of batiste
American and British speakers say batiste in essentially the same way: /bəˈtɪstə/ in the US and /bəˈtɪstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-TIS-tuh.
What does batiste mean?
- A fine cloth made from cotton or linen; cambric.
Where does batiste come from?
From French batiste, a form of Baptiste, of disputed origin (“according to Littré and Scheler from the alleged original maker, Baptiste of Cambray; according to others, from its use in wiping the heads of children after baptism” – OED).
Words that rhyme with batiste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of batiste.
Questions about saying batiste
How do you pronounce batiste?
Say buh-TIS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtɪstə/. In British English it is /bəˈtɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batiste?
Batiste has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: buh · TIS · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say batiste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈtɪstə/ and the British form is /bəˈtɪstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.