How to pronounce blot
Say it like BLOT. Blot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of blot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOT.
What does blot mean?
- A blemish, spot or stain made by a colored substance.
- A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
- A method of transferring proteins, DNA or RNA, onto a carrier.
- To cause a blot (on something) by spilling a colored substance.
- To soak up or absorb liquid.“This paper blots easily.”
- To dry (writing, etc.) with blotting paper.
Where does blot come from?
From Middle English blot (“blot, spot, stain, blemish”).
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Words that rhyme with blot
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Questions about saying blot
How do you pronounce blot?
Say BLOT. The American pronunciation is /blɑt/. In British English it is /blɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blot?
Blot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLOT.
Is blot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /blɒt/ (BLOT).