How to pronounce radiot
Say it like RAY-dee-oht. Radiot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- oht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of radiot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAY-dee-oht.
What does radiot mean?
- A person who is obsessed with radios and listening to the radio.
Where does radiot come from?
Blend of radio + idiot.
Questions about saying radiot
How do you pronounce radiot?
Say RAY-dee-oht. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdioʊt/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiːəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiot?
Radiot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · oht.
Is radiot 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 /ˈreɪdiːəʊt/ (RAY-dee-oht).