How to pronounce hotpot
Say it like HOT-pawt. Hotpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtˌpɔt/HOT-pawt
UK British/ˈhɒtˌpɔːt/HOT-pawt
- HOT
- pawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotpot 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.
- pawtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hotpot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-pawt.
What does hotpot mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of hot pot.
Questions about saying hotpot
How do you pronounce hotpot?
Say HOT-pawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtˌpɔt/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotpot?
Hotpot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · pawt.
Is hotpot 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 /ˈhɒtˌpɔːt/ (HOT-pawt).