How to pronounce fleshpot
Say it like FLESH-pot. Fleshpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLESH).
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- FLESH
- pot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleshpot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- potKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fleshpot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLESH-pot.
What does fleshpot mean?
- A place offering entertainment of a sensual or luxurious nature.
- A pot or vessel of flesh.
Where does fleshpot come from?
From flesh + pot. Earliest known use is from 1548 by Philip Nicolls in its literal sense, referring to a passage from Exodus 16:3, where the Israelites complain to Moses and Aaron about their current situation, reminiscing about the abundan
Questions about saying fleshpot
How do you pronounce fleshpot?
Say FLESH-pot. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛʃpɑt/. In British English it is /ˈflɛʃpɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleshpot?
Fleshpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLESH). Broken into parts: FLESH · pot.
Is fleshpot 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 /ˈflɛʃpɒt/ (FLESH-pot).