How to pronounce bott
Say it like BOT. Bott is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bott pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bott
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOT.
What does bott mean?
- Alternative spelling of bot (the larva of the botfly).
Words that rhyme with bott
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bott.
Words that sound like bott
Questions about saying bott
How do you pronounce bott?
Say BOT. The American pronunciation is /bɑt/. In British English it is /bɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bott?
Bott is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOT.
Is bott 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 /bɒt/ (BOT).
What words sound the same as bott?
Bott sounds the same as baht in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.