How to pronounce rota
Say it like ROH-tuh. Rota has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rota 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rota
- 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: ROH-tuh.
What does rota mean?
- A schedule that allocates some task, responsibility or (rarely) privilege between a set of people according to a (possibly periodic) calendar.“on a rota basis”
- A kind of zither used in the Middle Ages in church music.
Where does rota come from?
Borrowed from Latin rota (“wheel”).
Words that rhyme with rota
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rota.
Questions about saying rota
How do you pronounce rota?
Say ROH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtə/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rota?
Rota has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tuh.
Is rota 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 /ˈrəʊtə/ (ROH-tuh).