How to pronounce shotabait
Say it like SHOH-tuh-bayt. Shotabait has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- tuh
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shotabait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- baytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shotabait
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHOH-tuh-bayt.
What does shotabait mean?
- Characters or media made to appeal to shotacons.
Where does shotabait come from?
From shota(con) (“someone attracted to childlike male characters”) + -bait.
Questions about saying shotabait
How do you pronounce shotabait?
Say SHOH-tuh-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊtəˌbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊtəˌbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shotabait?
Shotabait has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · tuh · bayt.
Is shotabait pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊtəˌbeɪt/ (SHOH-tuh-bayt).