How to pronounce botany
Say it like BAH-tuh-nee. Botany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH).
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- BAH
- tuh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botany 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of botany
- 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-nee.
What does botany mean?
- A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants.
- The plant life of a geographical area; flora.“the botany of Greenland”
- The properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group.
Where does botany come from?
First attested in 1696: Back-formation from botanic.
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Questions about saying botany
How do you pronounce botany?
Say BAH-tuh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəni/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botany?
Botany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAH). Broken into parts: BAH · tuh · nee.
Is botany 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 /ˈbɒtəni/ (BOT-uh-nee).