How to Pronounce Hotbeds

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

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Syllables

Letters

HOTB-eds

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💡 Tip for remembering “hotbeds”

"hotbeds" has 2 syllables: hotb-eds. It rhymes with heads and threads, if that helps it stick.

What does hotbeds mean?

noun

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.
(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.

Synonyms

seedbed

Words that rhyme with hotbeds

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heads threads treads eggheads shreds coeds feds skinheads newlyweds homesteads sleds woodsheds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hotbeds"?▾

"Hotbeds" has 2 syllables: hotb · eds.

What does "hotbeds" mean?▾

Hotbeds: 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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