How to Pronounce Hot-shot

To pronounce "hot-shot", say HOTSH-ot — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

HOTSH-ot

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💡 Tip for remembering “hot-shot”

"hot-shot" has 2 syllables: hotsh-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hotshot — easy to mix up when writing.

Words that rhyme with hot-shot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hot-shot"?▾

"Hot-shot" has 2 syllables: hotsh · ot.

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