How to pronounce bottoming
Say it like BOT-uh-ming. Bottoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- uh
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottoming 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bottoming
- 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-uh-ming.
What does bottoming mean?
- present participle and gerund of bottom How to pronounce bottom
- The act of something that bottoms; the point at which something bottoms (in various senses).
- A foundation (literal and figurative senses).
- Material used to line the bottom of something.
Questions about saying bottoming
How do you pronounce bottoming?
Say BOT-uh-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottoming?
Bottoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · uh · ming.
Is bottoming 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 /ˈbɒtəmɪŋ/ (BOT-uh-ming).