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How to pronounce “blot”

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Pronunciation guide for blot

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of blot with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: From Talking Leaves to Pixels: Cherokee, a Case StudyAnd that was an ink blot.
Definition summary: A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.

Example 1 of 8

From Talking Leaves to Pixels: Cherokee, a Case Study

And that was an ink blot.

[Noun]
A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
(by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
(biochemistry) A method of transferring proteins, DNA or RNA, onto a carrier.
(backgammon) An exposed piece in backgammon.
[Verb]
(transitive) To cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance.
(intransitive) To soak up or absorb liquid.
(transitive) To dry (writing, etc.) with blotting paper.
(transitive) To spot, stain, or bespatter, as with ink.
(transitive) To impair; to damage; to mar; to soil.
(transitive) To stain with infamy; to disgrace.
(transitive) To obliterate, as writing with ink; to cancel; to efface; generally with out.
(transitive) To obscure; to eclipse; to shadow.
(transitive, MLE) To sell illegal drugs, to deal, to push.
(backgammon, transitive) To hit a blot.
[Adjective]
(dated) mere, very
[Adverb]
(slightly formal) only, merely