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botanist
Definition:
(nou) a biologist specializing in the study of plants
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɒtənɪst
Examples:
The man was a botanist.
The narrator is the botanist Mendoza.
Sonnerat was the nephew of the botanist Pierre Poivre.
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Common mistakes of botanist pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bo-'tan-ist". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ (UK) and /ˈbɑː.t̬ən.ɪst/ (US). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "botanist" with a short "o," sounding like "bot-an-ist." The correct pronunciation has a more open "o" as in /ˈbɒt/ (UK) or /ˈbɑːt/ (US). Tip: Focus on the vowel sound in the first syllable.
- Omitting the schwa: A common mistake is dropping the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "bot-nist." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ (UK) and /ˈbɑː.t̬ən.ɪst/ (US). Tip: Remember the unstressed second syllable is a quick, soft sound.
- Incorrect final "t" sound: Some speakers may soften the final "t," saying "botaniss." The correct pronunciation clearly articulates the "t" as /t/ in both variants. Tip: Practice emphasizing the final consonant for clarity.
- Blending syllables: Many blend the syllables together, saying "botanist" as one smooth word. The correct pronunciation separates the syllables distinctly: /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ (UK) and /ˈbɑː.t̬ən.ɪst/ (US). Tip: Slow down to articulate each syllable clearly.