How to pronounce Bhutan
Say it like boo-TAN. Bhutan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- boo
- TAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bhutan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Bhutan
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: boo-TAHN.
Other ways to say Bhutan
Bhutan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- buh-TAHN /bəˈtɑn/
What does Bhutan mean?
- A country in South Asia, in the Himalayas. Official name: Kingdom of Bhutan. Capital: Thimphu.
Words that rhyme with Bhutan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bhutan.
Questions about saying Bhutan
How do you pronounce Bhutan?
Say boo-TAN. The American pronunciation is /ˌbuˈtæn/. In British English it is /buːˈtɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bhutan?
Bhutan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: boo · TAN.
Is Bhutan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /buːˈtɑːn/ (boo-TAHN).