How to pronounce shoti
Say it like SHOH-tih. Shoti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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US American/ˈʃoʊtɪ/SHOH-tih
UK British/ˈʃəʊtɪ/SHOH-tih
- SHOH
- tih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoti 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shoti
- 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-tih.
What does shoti mean?
noun
- the youngest brother
- a younger brother; little brother
- a young male junior (usually within the Chinese Filipino community)
Questions about saying shoti
How do you pronounce shoti?
Say SHOH-tih. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊtɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoti?
Shoti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · tih.
Is shoti 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 /ˈʃəʊtɪ/ (SHOH-tih).