How to pronounce lot
Say it like LOT. Lot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOT.
Other ways to say lot
Lot also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LAWT /lɔt/
What does lot mean?
- (often followed by of) a large number or amount or extent“a batch of letters”“a deal of trouble”
- a parcel of land having fixed boundaries“he bought a lot on the lake”
- an unofficial association of people or groups“the smart set goes there”“they were an angry lot”
- divide into lots, as of land, for example
- administer or bestow, as in small portions“administer critical remarks to everyone present”“dole out some money”
Where does lot come from?
Cognate with North Frisian lod, Saterland Frisian Lot, West Frisian lot, Dutch lot, French lot, German Low German Lott, Middle High German luz.
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Words that rhyme with lot
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Words that sound like lot
Questions about saying lot
How do you pronounce lot?
Say LOT. The American pronunciation is /lɑt/. In British English it is /lɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lot?
Lot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOT.
Is lot 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 /lɒt/ (LOT).
What words sound the same as lot?
Lot sounds the same as lat, lotte in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.