How to pronounce bottlenose
Say it like BOT-ul-nohz. Bottlenose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- ul
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottlenose 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.
- nohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bottlenose
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOT-ul-nohz.
What does bottlenose mean?
- bottlenose dolphin.
- bottlenose whale.
- bottlenose skate.
Where does bottlenose come from?
From bottle + nose. The creatures have a bottle-shaped nose.
Questions about saying bottlenose
How do you pronounce bottlenose?
Say BOT-ul-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəlnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəlnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottlenose?
Bottlenose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · ul · nohz.
Is bottlenose 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 /ˈbɒtəlnəʊz/ (BOT-ul-nohz).