Pronunciation
How to pronounce “hot”
“hot” is pronounced /hɑːt/ — 1 syllable.
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hot
/hɑːt/
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'hot' is one beat: /hɑːt/. Say it in a single smooth motion and don't add an extra vowel before or after.Meaning
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
“hot stove”
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