How to pronounce lots
Say it like LOTS. Lots is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/lɑts/LOTS
UK British/lɒts/LOTS
- LOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lots pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lots
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOTS.
What does lots mean?
noun
- a large number or amount“made lots of new friends”“she amassed stacks of newspapers”
- to a very great degree or extent“I feel a lot better”“we enjoyed ourselves very much”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lots
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lots.
Questions about saying lots
How do you pronounce lots?
Say LOTS. The American pronunciation is /lɑts/. In British English it is /lɒts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lots?
Lots is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOTS.
Is lots 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 /lɒts/ (LOTS).