How to pronounce botija
Say it like boh-TEE-hah. Botija has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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US American/boʊˈtiˌhɑ/boh-TEE-hah
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- boh
- TEE
- hah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botija pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does botija mean?
noun
- A Caribbean musical instrument of the aerophone type, consisting of an earthenware jug or jar with two openings.
- Alternative form of botijo (traditional Spanish water container)
Where does botija come from?
Borrowed from Spanish botija.
Questions about saying botija
How do you pronounce botija?
Say boh-TEE-hah. The American pronunciation is /boʊˈtiˌhɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botija?
Botija has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: boh · TEE · hah.