How to Pronounce "not so hot"
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈhɑt
NAHT soh HAHT
nˈɒt/ /sˈəʊ/ /hˈɒt
not SOH hot
Definition
An informal expression meaning something is just okay, not very good, or not impressive. It can describe how someone feels or comment on the quality of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈhɑt
British English
nˈɒt/ /sˈəʊ/ /hˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT soh HAHT
UK
not SOH hot
Listen in Context
My day was not so hot; I missed the bus.
The movie was not so hot; I expected better.
I'm feeling not so hot today.
Their new restaurant is not so hot—the food's just okay.