How to pronounce rotating
Say it like ROH-tay-ting. Rotating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈroʊˌteɪtɪŋ/ROH-tay-ting
UK British/ˈrəʊˌteɪtɪŋ/ROH-tay-ting
- ROH
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotating 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rotating
- 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-tay-ting.
What does rotating mean?
adjective
- undergoing physical rotation“rotating machinery”
- that proceeds in sequence or in turns“a rotating presidency”
- present participle and gerund of rotate How to pronounce rotate
Questions about saying rotating
How do you pronounce rotating?
Say ROH-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotating?
Rotating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tay · ting.
Is rotating 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 /ˈrəʊˌteɪtɪŋ/ (ROH-tay-ting).