How to Pronounce "pothole"
word
ˈpɑtˌhoʊɫ
PAHT-hohl
pˈɒthəʊl
POT-hohl
Definition
A pothole is a hole or dent in the surface of a road caused by wear, weather, or traffic. It can make driving bumpy or dangerous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑtˌhoʊɫ
British English
pˈɒthəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHT-hohl
UK
POT-hohl
Listen in Context
The car hit a pothole and shook.
There is a big pothole in the middle of the street.
Be careful—there are potholes after the rain.
I got a flat tire after driving over a pothole.