How to pronounce feedlot
Say it like FEED-lot. Feedlot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEED).
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US American/ˈfidˌlɑt/FEED-lot
UK British/ˈfiːdˌlɒt/FEED-lot
- FEED
- lot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feedlot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of feedlot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FEED-lot.
What does feedlot mean?
noun
- Land on which livestock are fattened for market.
Where does feedlot come from?
From feed + lot.
Questions about saying feedlot
How do you pronounce feedlot?
Say FEED-lot. The American pronunciation is /ˈfidˌlɑt/. In British English it is /ˈfiːdˌlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feedlot?
Feedlot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEED). Broken into parts: FEED · lot.
Is feedlot 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 /ˈfiːdˌlɒt/ (FEED-lot).