How to Pronounce "mots"
word
ˈmɑts
MAHTS
mˈɒts
MOTS
Definition
'Mots' is the plural of 'mot' (French for 'word'), meaning 'words'. It refers to individual elements of language that express meaning. In English, 'mot' can sometimes mean a witty remark, as in 'bon mot'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑts
British English
mˈɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAHTS
UK
MOTS
Listen in Context
The French word 'mots' means 'words' in English.
They wrote many mots on the blackboard.
A 'bon mot' is a clever mot or remark.
In literature, some authors love to use French mots to sound sophisticated.