How to pronounce spot
Say it like SPOT. Spot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of spot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SPOT.
What does spot mean?
- a point located with respect to surface features of some region“this is a nice place for a picnic”“a bright spot on a planet”
- a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
- an outstanding characteristic“his acting was one of the high points of the movie”
- catch sight of
- detect with the senses“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”“I can't make out the faces in this photograph”
- mar or impair with a flaw“her face was blemished”
Where does spot come from?
Cognate with North Frisian spot (“speck, piece of ground”), Low German spot (“speck”), Old Norse spotti (“small piece”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with spot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spot.
Questions about saying spot
How do you pronounce spot?
Say SPOT. The American pronunciation is /spɑt/. In British English it is /spɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spot?
Spot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPOT.
Is spot 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 /spɒt/ (SPOT).