How to pronounce hotfix
Say it like HOT-fiks. Hotfix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtfɪks/HOT-fiks
UK British/ˈhɒtfɪks/HOT-fiks
- HOT
- fiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotfix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hotfix
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-fiks.
What does hotfix mean?
noun
- A cumulative package of one or more files used to address a problem in a software product.
Where does hotfix come from?
From hot + fix.
Questions about saying hotfix
How do you pronounce hotfix?
Say HOT-fiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtfɪks/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotfix?
Hotfix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · fiks.
Is hotfix 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 /ˈhɒtfɪks/ (HOT-fiks).