To pronounce "on-the-spot", say ONTH-esp-ot — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
on-the-spot
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ONTH-esp-ot
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"on-the-spot" has 3 syllables: onth-esp-ot.
"On-the-spot" has 3 syllables: onth · esp · ot.
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