How to pronounce rotan
Say it like ROH-tun. Rotan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotan 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rotan
- 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-tun.
What does rotan mean?
- A long rattan cane used for corporal punishment.
- Amur sleeper (Perccottus glenii)
Where does rotan come from?
Borrowed from Malay rotan (“cane”), doublet of rattan.
Words that rhyme with rotan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rotan.
Questions about saying rotan
How do you pronounce rotan?
Say ROH-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtən/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotan?
Rotan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tun.
Is rotan 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 /ˈrəʊtən/ (ROH-tun).