How to pronounce bottine
Say it like bo-TEEN. Bottine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- bo
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- boKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bottine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bo-TEEN.
What does bottine mean?
- A small boot; a lady's boot.
- An appliance resembling a small boot furnished with straps, buckles, etc., used to correct or prevent distortions in the lower extremities of children.
Where does bottine come from?
From French bottine. See boot (“type of footwear”).
Words that rhyme with bottine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bottine.
Questions about saying bottine
How do you pronounce bottine?
Say bo-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /bɑˈtin/. In British English it is /bɒˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottine?
Bottine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: bo · TEEN.
Is bottine 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 /bɒˈtiːn/ (bo-TEEN).