How to pronounce bottomhood
Say it like BOT-um-huud. Bottomhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- um
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottomhood 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- huudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of bottomhood
- 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-um-huud.
What does bottomhood mean?
- The state, quality, or condition of a bottom (non-penetrative sexual role)
Where does bottomhood come from?
From bottom + -hood.
Questions about saying bottomhood
How do you pronounce bottomhood?
Say BOT-um-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəmhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəmhʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottomhood?
Bottomhood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · um · huud.
Is bottomhood 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 /ˈbɒtəmhʊd/ (BOT-um-huud).