How to pronounce blotted
Say it like BLOT-ud. Blotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈblɑtəd/BLOT-ud
UK British/ˈblɒtəd/BLOT-ud
- BLOT
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blotted 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blotted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLOT-ud.
What does blotted mean?
Words that rhyme with blotted
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Questions about saying blotted
How do you pronounce blotted?
Say BLOT-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑtəd/. In British English it is /ˈblɒtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blotted?
Blotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT). Broken into parts: BLOT · ud.
Is blotted 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 /ˈblɒtəd/ (BLOT-ud).