How to Pronounce Bottom

To pronounce "bottom", say BOTT-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɒtəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɒtəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bottom”

"bottom" has 2 syllables: bott-om. It rhymes with autumn and quotum, if that helps it stick.

What does bottom mean?

noun

  1. The lowest part of anything.

    “Footers appear at the bottoms of pages.”

  2. Character, reliability, staying power, dignity, integrity or sound judgment.

    “lack bottom”

verb

  1. To furnish (something) with a bottom.

    “to bottom a chair”

  2. To wind (like a ball of thread etc.).

adjective

  1. The lowest or last place or position.

    “Those files should go on the bottom shelf.”

Synonyms

catcherderrieresit upon🍑base

Antonyms

top

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Words that rhyme with bottom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

autumnquotumnotumdotcomcottamcottom

Related words

assbedbacksideundersideundersurfacepenetratederrierefathom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bottom"?▾

"Bottom" has 2 syllables: bott · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "bottom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bottom" is /ˈbɒtəm/.

What does "bottom" mean?▾

Bottom: The lowest part of anything.

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