To pronounce "hottest", say HOTT-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"hottest" has 2 syllables: hott-est. It rhymes with obtest and squattest, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He forgot that the frying pan was hot and burned his hand.”
“It is hotter in summer than in winter.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hottest" has 2 syllables: hott · est.
Hottest: (of an object) Having a high temperature.
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