How to Pronounce Bottles

To pronounce "bottles", say BOTTL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɒtl̩z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɒtl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bottles

"bottles" has 2 syllables: bottl-es. It rhymes with bluebottles and wattles, if that helps it stick.

What does bottles mean?

noun

  1. A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.

    Beer is often sold in bottles.

  2. The contents of such a container.

    I only drank a bottle of beer.

verb

  1. To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.

    This plant bottles vast quantities of spring water every day.

  2. To feed (an infant) baby formula.

    Because of complications she can't breast feed her baby and so she bottles him.

noun

  1. A dwelling; habitation.
  2. A building; house.

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Words that rhyme with bottles

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bottles"?

"Bottles" has 2 syllables: bottl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "bottles"?

The IPA transcription of "bottles" is /ˈbɒtl̩z/.

What does "bottles" mean?

Bottles: A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.

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