How to pronounce spotty
Say it like SPOT-ee. Spotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT).
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- SPOT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spotty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spotty
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPOT-ee.
What does spotty mean?
- Having spots; spotted.
- Occurring in non-contiguous positions or locations.“Mobile phone reception in this area tends to be rather spotty.”
- Of inconsistent quality.“Many of the buyers had a spotty credit history.”
- A common New Zealand fish, Notolabrus celidotus“I went fishing today and all I caught were spotties.”
Where does spotty come from?
From Middle English spotty, equivalent to spot + -y.
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Words that rhyme with spotty
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Questions about saying spotty
How do you pronounce spotty?
Say SPOT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑti/. In British English it is /ˈspɒti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spotty?
Spotty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOT). Broken into parts: SPOT · ee.
Is spotty 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 /ˈspɒti/ (SPOT-ee).