How to pronounce blotting
Say it like BLOT-ing. Blotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT).
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- BLOT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blotting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blotting
- 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-ing.
What does blotting mean?
- present participle and gerund of blot How to pronounce blot
- A blot; a stain.
- The process by which something is blotted.
Words that rhyme with blotting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blotting.
Questions about saying blotting
How do you pronounce blotting?
Say BLOT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blotting?
Blotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT). Broken into parts: BLOT · ing.
Is blotting 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 /ˈblɒtɪŋ/ (BLOT-ing).