How to pronounce hotspot
Say it like HOT-spot. Hotspot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtˌspɑt/HOT-spot
UK British/ˈhɒtˌspɒt/HOT-spot
- HOT
- spot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotspot 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.
- spotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hotspot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-spot.
What does hotspot mean?
noun
- Alternative form of hot spot.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hotspot
How do you pronounce hotspot?
Say HOT-spot. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtˌspɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotspot?
Hotspot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · spot.
Is hotspot 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 /ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ (HOT-spot).