How to Pronounce Mots

To pronounce "mots", say MOTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MOTS

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💡 Tip for remembering “mots”

"mots" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ersatz and thoughts, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: motts, motz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mots mean?

noun

  1. A witty remark; a witticism; a bon mot.
  2. A word or a motto; a device.

noun

  1. A woman; a wife.
  2. A prostitute.

Words that rhyme with mots

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ersatzthoughtstrotslotsdotsplotzlatshotsaughtsspotsknotsblots

Related words

bonwitticismswordwordszingershistoiretoujoursanglais

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mots"?▾

"Mots" has one syllable.

What does "mots" mean?▾

Mots: A witty remark; a witticism; a bon mot.

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