how to pronounce hots

/ˈhɑːts/

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hots is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of hots in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… the idea of three hots and a cot wasn't …”

meanings of hots

noun:

Plural of HOT.
A condition of physical attraction toward (for) someone.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hot.

hots frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word hots occurs in english on average 0.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.