How to pronounce jot
Say it like JOT. Jot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of jot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JOT.
What does jot mean?
- The smallest letter or stroke of any writing; an iota.
- A small, or the smallest, amount of a thing; a bit, a whit.“He didn’t care a jot for his work.”
- A brief and hurriedly written note.
- Chiefly followed by down: to write (something) quickly; to make a brief note of (something).“Tell me your order so I can jot it down.”
Where does jot come from?
The verb is probably borrowed from Scots jot, from English jot (noun): see above.
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Words that rhyme with jot
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Questions about saying jot
How do you pronounce jot?
Say JOT. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑt/. In British English it is /dʒɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jot?
Jot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JOT.
Is jot 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 /dʒɒt/ (JOT).