How to pronounce mott
Say it like MOT. Mott is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mott pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mott
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOT.
What does mott mean?
- A copse or small grove of trees, especially live oak or elm.
- Alternative spelling of mot (“woman”).
Where does mott come from?
Probably ultimately from French motte; compare motte.
Words that rhyme with mott
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mott.
Questions about saying mott
How do you pronounce mott?
Say MOT. The American pronunciation is /mɑt/. In British English it is /mɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mott?
Mott is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOT.
Is mott 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 /mɒt/ (MOT).