How to pronounce bootikin
Say it like BOO-tih-kin. Bootikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bootikin. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOO
- tih
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bootikin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bootikin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOO-tih-kin.
What does bootikin mean?
- A covering for the foot or hand, worn as a cure for the gout.
Where does bootikin come from?
From boot + -ikin.
Questions about saying bootikin
How do you pronounce bootikin?
Say BOO-tih-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈbutɪkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbuːtɪkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bootikin?
Bootikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · tih · kin.
Is bootikin 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 /ˈbuːtɪkɪn/ (BOO-tih-kin).