How to pronounce botanists
Say it like BAH-tuh-nists. Botanists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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- BAH
- tuh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botanists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of botanists
- 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-nists.
What does botanists mean?
- plural of botanist How to pronounce botanist
Questions about saying botanists
How do you pronounce botanists?
Say BAH-tuh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botanists?
Botanists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · tuh · nists.
Is botanists 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 /ˈbɒtənɪsts/ (BOT-uh-nists).