How to pronounce bottlenecks
Say it like BOT-ul-neks. Bottlenecks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- ul
- neks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottlenecks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bottlenecks
- 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-ul-neks.
What does bottlenecks mean?
- plural of bottleneck How to pronounce bottleneck
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bottleneck How to pronounce bottleneck
Questions about saying bottlenecks
How do you pronounce bottlenecks?
Say BOT-ul-neks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəlˌnɛks/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəlˌnɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottlenecks?
Bottlenecks has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · ul · neks.
Is bottlenecks 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 /ˈbɒtəlˌnɛks/ (BOT-ul-neks).