How to pronounce blotto
Say it like BLOT-oh. Blotto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT).
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- BLOT
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blotto 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of blotto
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLOT-oh.
What does blotto mean?
- (Very) drunk or intoxicated.
- A person who is (very) drunk or intoxicated.
- An artwork created using blots of ink or paint.
- To become or cause to become (very) drunk or intoxicated.
- To be annihilated or destroyed; to be blotted out.
Where does blotto come from?
From blot + -o. The verb sense “to be annihilated or destroyed” may be related to blot out.
Words that rhyme with blotto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blotto.
Questions about saying blotto
How do you pronounce blotto?
Say BLOT-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈblɒtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blotto?
Blotto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOT). Broken into parts: BLOT · oh.
Is blotto 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 /ˈblɒtəʊ/ (BLOT-oh).