How to Pronounce Botanist

To pronounce "botanist", say BOT-an-ist — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “botanist”

"botanist" has 3 syllables: bot-an-ist. It rhymes with plotinist, if that helps it stick.

What does botanist mean?

noun

  1. A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

Synonyms

botanologerbotanologistphytobiologistphytologistplant scientist

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Words that rhyme with botanist

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plotinist

Related words

phytologistzoologistecologistbiologistoceanographergeographerbotanizerbotanologer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "botanist"?▾

"Botanist" has 3 syllables: bot · an · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "botanist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "botanist" is /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/.

What does "botanist" mean?▾

Botanist: A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

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