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bottom
Definition:
(nou) the lower side of anything (nou) the lowest part of anything (nou) the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on (nou) the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat (nou) a depression forming the ground under a body of water (nou) low-lying alluvial land near a river (nou) a cargo ship
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɒtəm
Examples:
The openings extend down to the base of the interior convex bottom wall.
The bottom of the base is corrugated, the bottom of the trays are corrugated.
Somewhere down the bottom of the page.
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Common mistakes of bottom pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "bot-ˈtom". The correct pronunciation is "ˈbɑː.təm" (UK) and "ˈbɑː.t̬əm" (US), with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Many pronounce "bottom" with an "o" sound like in "go", saying "boh-tom". The correct vowel sound is a short "o" as in "hot", pronounced "ˈbɑː.təm" (UK) and "ˈbɑː.t̬əm" (US). Tip: Practice saying "hot" to get the right vowel.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers may shorten "bottom" to "bot", dropping the second syllable entirely. However, "bottom" has two syllables, pronounced "ˈbɑː.təm" (UK) and "ˈbɑː.t̬əm" (US). Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly.
- Incorrect final consonant: Learners sometimes confuse the final sound, pronouncing it as "bot-ˈn" instead of "ˈbɑː.təm" (UK) or "ˈbɑː.t̬əm" (US). The correct sound is a soft "m". Tip: Focus on the "m" sound to finish strong.
- Regional variations: Some may pronounce "bottom" with a different vowel sound based on regional accents, leading to variations like "ˈbɒt.əm" (UK). While accents vary, aim for the standard pronunciation. Tip: Listen to native speakers for guidance.