How to pronounce botty
Say it like BOT-ee. Botty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Botty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of botty
- 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-ee.
What does botty mean?
- Bottom.
- Resembling a bot (automated software process); botlike.“That email seemed pretty botty; it probably shouldn't be trusted.”
- A term of address for a bot.“Bye bye, botty.”
Where does botty come from?
From bott(om) + -y.
Words that rhyme with botty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of botty.
Questions about saying botty
How do you pronounce botty?
Say BOT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑti/. In British English it is /ˈbɒti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in botty?
Botty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · ee.
Is botty 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 /ˈbɒti/ (BOT-ee).