How to pronounce hottest
Say it like HOT-ust. Hottest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑtəst/HOT-ust
UK British/ˈhɒtɪst/HOT-ist
- HOT
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hottest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hottest
- 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-ist.
What does hottest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of hot: most hot How to pronounce hot
Questions about saying hottest
How do you pronounce hottest?
Say HOT-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtəst/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hottest?
Hottest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · ust.
Is hottest 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 /ˈhɒtɪst/ (HOT-ist).