How to pronounce hotter
Say it like HOT-er. Hotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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- HOT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hotter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HOT-uh.
What does hotter mean?
- comparative form of hot: more hot How to pronounce hot
- One who steals a vehicle in order to joyride.
- An industrial worker employed to heat something.
Words that rhyme with hotter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hotter.
Questions about saying hotter
How do you pronounce hotter?
Say HOT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotter?
Hotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · er.
Is hotter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɒtə/ (HOT-uh).