How to pronounce Bogota
Say it like boh-guh-TAH. Bogota has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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US American/ˌboʊɡəˈtɑ/boh-guh-TAH
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- boh
- guh
- TAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bogota pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does Bogota mean?
proper noun
- Alternative spelling of Bogotá: the capital city of Colombia.
Where does Bogota come from?
From Spanish Bogotá, from Chibcha.
Words that rhyme with Bogota
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bogota.
Questions about saying Bogota
How do you pronounce Bogota?
Say boh-guh-TAH. The American pronunciation is /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bogota?
Bogota has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: boh · guh · TAH.