How to Pronounce "hot water"
expression
ˈhɑt/ /ˈwɔtɝ
HOT WAW-ter
hˈɒt/ /wˈɔːtɐ
HOT WAW-tuh
Definition
"Hot water" literally means water that is warm from being heated. In informal English, it also means being in trouble or a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑt/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
hˈɒt/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOT WAW-ter
UK
HOT WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
Be careful with hot water when you make tea.
I poured hot water into the bath.
We need hot water to wash the dishes.
He found himself in hot water after missing the deadline.