How to pronounce birotate
Say it like by-ROH-tayt. Birotate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- by
- ROH
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birotate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of birotate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: by-ROH-tayt.
What does birotate mean?
- Two-wheeled.
Where does birotate come from?
From bi + rotate (“wheel-shaped”), ultimately from Latin rota (“wheel”).
Questions about saying birotate
How do you pronounce birotate?
Say by-ROH-tayt. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈroʊteɪt/. In British English it is /baɪˈrəʊteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birotate?
Birotate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: by · ROH · tayt.
Is birotate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /baɪˈrəʊteɪt/ (by-ROH-tayt).