How to Pronounce Spotted

To pronounce "spotted", say SPOTT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspɒtɨd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspɒtɨd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spotted”

"spotted" has 2 syllables: spott-ed. It rhymes with allotted and trotted, if that helps it stick.

What does spotted mean?

verb

  1. To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

    “Try to spot the differences between these two pictures.”

  2. To loan a small amount of money to someone.

    “I’ll spot you ten dollars for lunch.”

adjective

  1. Discoloured by spots; stained.
  2. (no comparative or superlative) Characterized by spots (used especially of animals and plants).

    “the spotted hyena”

Synonyms

blotchedblotchyspottystained

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Words that rhyme with spotted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

allottedtrottedclottedknotteddottedrottedslottedpottedblottedsottedcarotidplotted

Related words

stainedblemishedtarnishedflyblownsullieddamagedtaintedpatched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spotted"?▾

"Spotted" has 2 syllables: spott · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "spotted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spotted" is /ˈspɒtɨd/.

What does "spotted" mean?▾

Spotted: To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

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