How to pronounce bottomed
Say it like BOT-umd. Bottomed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- umd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottomed 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.
- umdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bottomed
- 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: BOT-umd.
What does bottomed mean?
- Having some specified type of bottom.
- simple past and past participle of bottom How to pronounce bottom
Where does bottomed come from?
From bottom + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying bottomed
How do you pronounce bottomed?
Say BOT-umd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəmd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottomed?
Bottomed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · umd.
Is bottomed 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 /ˈbɒtəmd/ (BOT-umd).