How to pronounce betony
Say it like BET-uh-nee. Betony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET).
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- BET
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of betony
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BET-uh-nee.
What does betony mean?
- Any plant of the genus Stachys.
- Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis, an herb used in traditional European medicine.
- Any plant of the genus Pedicularis (louseworts).
Where does betony come from?
From Middle English betayny, betanie, from Medieval Latin betōnia (possibly through Old French), from Latin betōnica or ve(t)tōnica, from Vettones, a people in Lusitania.
Questions about saying betony
How do you pronounce betony?
Say BET-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛtəni/. In British English it is /ˈbɛtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betony?
Betony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET). Broken into parts: BET · uh · nee.
Is betony pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbɛtəni/ (BET-uh-nee).