How to pronounce bottoms
Say it like BOT-umz. Bottoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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US American/ˈbɑtəmz/BOT-umz
UK British/ˈbɒtəmz/BOT-umz
- BOT
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottoms 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bottoms
- 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-umz.
What does bottoms mean?
noun
- plural of bottom How to pronounce bottom
- The bottom (trouser) part of clothing, as in pajama bottoms, tracksuit bottoms, bikini bottoms.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bottom How to pronounce bottom
Questions about saying bottoms
How do you pronounce bottoms?
Say BOT-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəmz/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottoms?
Bottoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · umz.
Is bottoms 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 /ˈbɒtəmz/ (BOT-umz).