How to Pronounce Botany

To pronounce "botany", say BOT-any — 2 syllables, IPA /-ɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/-ɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “botany”

"botany" has 2 syllables: bot-any. It rhymes with monotony and cottony, if that helps it stick.

What does botany mean?

noun

  1. The scientific study of plants, a branch of biology. Typically those disciplines that involve the whole plant.
  2. The plant life of a geographical area; flora.

    “the botany of Greenland”

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Words that rhyme with botany

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monotonycottonyneotenypaleobotanybottony

Related words

phytologyplantbotanicbotanicalvegetationcryptogamicnameplants

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "botany"?▾

"Botany" has 2 syllables: bot · any.

What is the IPA transcription of "botany"?▾

The IPA transcription of "botany" is /-ɪ/.

What does "botany" mean?▾

Botany: The scientific study of plants, a branch of biology. Typically those disciplines that involve the whole plant.

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