How to pronounce wot
Say it like WOT. Wot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOT.
What does wot mean?
- first-person singular present indicative of wit How to pronounce wit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wit How to pronounce wit
- Eye dialect spelling of what.“Wot, no bananas?”
- Eye dialect spelling of what.
Where does wot come from?
From wit, in return from Old English witan.
Words that rhyme with wot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wot.
Words that sound like wot
Questions about saying wot
How do you pronounce wot?
Say WOT. The American pronunciation is /wɑt/. In British English it is /wɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wot?
Wot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOT.
Is wot 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 /wɒt/ (WOT).
What words sound the same as wot?
Wot sounds the same as watt in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.