How to Pronounce Hotbed

To pronounce "hotbed", say HOTB-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

HOTB-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hotbed”

"hotbed" has 2 syllables: hotb-ed. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does hotbed mean?

noun

  1. A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
  2. (by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.

Synonyms

seedbed

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Words that rhyme with hotbed

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dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

seedbedincubatorhearthfireplacepoolmeltmeltingbreeding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hotbed"?▾

"Hotbed" has 2 syllables: hotb · ed.

What does "hotbed" mean?▾

Hotbed: A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.

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