How to pronounce rotamer
Say it like ROH-tuh-mer. Rotamer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- tuh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotamer 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rotamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-muh.
What does rotamer mean?
- any of a set of conformers that arise from restricted rotation around a single bond
Where does rotamer come from?
Blend of rotation + isomer.
Questions about saying rotamer
How do you pronounce rotamer?
Say ROH-tuh-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtəmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotamer?
Rotamer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tuh · mer.
Is rotamer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrəʊtəmə/ (ROH-tuh-muh).