How to pronounce hotkey
Say it like HOT-kee. Hotkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtki/HOT-kee
UK British/ˈhɒtki/HOT-kee
- HOT
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotkey 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hotkey
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-kee.
What does hotkey mean?
noun
- A keyboard shortcut.
- To navigate by means of a keyboard shortcut.
Where does hotkey come from?
From hot + key.
Questions about saying hotkey
How do you pronounce hotkey?
Say HOT-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtki/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotkey?
Hotkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · kee.
Is hotkey 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 /ˈhɒtki/ (HOT-kee).