How do you pronounce "botany"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːtəni/ (BAHT-uhn-ee). In British English: /bˈɒtəni/ (B-ot-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːtəni/ (BAHT-uhn-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɒtəni/ (B-ot-uhn).

Is "botany" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːtəni/ (BAHT-uhn-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɒtəni/ (B-ot-uhn).

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botany

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/ˈbɑːtəni/

BAHT-uhn-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːtb·ənot·iany

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