How to pronounce bothy
Say it like BOTH-ee. Bothy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH).
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- BOTH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bothy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bothy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOTH-ee.
What does bothy mean?
- A small cottage or hut; specifically (Scotland), one often left unlocked for communal use in a remote, often mountainous, area by hikers, laborers, etc.
- A building for workers to rest in.
Where does bothy come from?
Probably from booth + -y (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying bothy
How do you pronounce bothy?
Say BOTH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑθi/. In British English it is /ˈbɒθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bothy?
Bothy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOTH). Broken into parts: BOTH · ee.
Is bothy 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 /ˈbɒθi/ (BOTH-ee).