How to pronounce botrytis
Say it like buh-TRIT-is. Botrytis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIT).
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- buh
- TRIT
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botrytis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of botrytis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-TRIT-is.
What does botrytis mean?
- Any fungus of the genus Botrytis, especially Botrytis cinerea which is responsible for the formation of noble rot on grapes.
Where does botrytis come from?
From translingual Botrytis.
Questions about saying botrytis
How do you pronounce botrytis?
Say buh-TRIT-is. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtrɪtɪs/. In British English it is /bəˈtrɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botrytis?
Botrytis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIT). Broken into parts: buh · TRIT · is.
Is botrytis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bəˈtrɪtɪs/ (buh-TRIT-is).