How to pronounce botanic
Say it like buh-TAN-ik. Botanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- buh
- TAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botanic 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.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of botanic
American and British speakers say botanic in essentially the same way: /bəˈtænɪk/ in the US and /bəˈtænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-TAN-ik.
What does botanic mean?
- Of or pertaining to botany.
- Any substance of botanical origin.
Words that rhyme with botanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of botanic.
Questions about saying botanic
How do you pronounce botanic?
Say buh-TAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtænɪk/. In British English it is /bəˈtænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botanic?
Botanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: buh · TAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say botanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈtænɪk/ and the British form is /bəˈtænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.