How to pronounce botanist
Say it like BAH-tuh-nist. Botanist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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- BAH
- tuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botanist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of botanist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOT-uh-nist.
What does botanist mean?
- A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.
Where does botanist come from?
From botany + -ist.
Questions about saying botanist
How do you pronounce botanist?
Say BAH-tuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botanist?
Botanist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · tuh · nist.
Is botanist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒtənɪst/ (BOT-uh-nist).