How to Pronounce "hot air"
expression
ˈhɑt/ /ˈɛɹ
HAHT-AIR
hˈɒt/ /ˈeə
HOT-AIR
Definition
'Hot air' describes words or statements that sound impressive but are actually empty, exaggerated, or without real value or meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑt/ /ˈɛɹ
British English
hˈɒt/ /ˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHT-AIR
UK
HOT-AIR
Listen in Context
The politician's promises were just hot air.
Don’t believe everything he says; most of it is hot air.
His speech was full of hot air and empty promises.
Whenever he talks about his big plans, it's just more hot air.