How to pronounce rodent
Say it like ROH-dunt. Rodent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rodent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rodent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-dunt.
What does rodent mean?
- A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.
- Gnawing; biting; corroding; applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.
Where does rodent come from?
From Latin rōdēns, rōdent- (“gnawer; one who gnaws”), present participle of rōdō (“to gnaw”).
Questions about saying rodent
How do you pronounce rodent?
Say ROH-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdənt/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rodent?
Rodent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · dunt.
Is rodent 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 /ˈrəʊdənt/ (ROH-dunt).