English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bottom Pronunciation
Bottom is pronounced BAH-tuhm, IPA /ˈbɑtəm/.
BAH-tuhm
US /ˈbɑtəm/ · UK /ˈbɒtəm/
Syllables: BAH · tuhm (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The lowest part of something.
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Bottom in a Sentence
- The receipt was at the bottom of the bag.
- Start at the bottom of the page.
- The boat settled on the bottom in four metres of water.
Common Mispronunciations of Bottom
Not BAH-tom
Custom and random end on a swallowed uhm, and the last beat here is nothing like a full Tom.
Not bah-TUHM
Blossom and ransom hold everything at the front, and the beat here never slides backwards either.
Tip: The bottom line, rock bottom and bottoms up all use the same two quiet beats.
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