How to pronounce rotational
Say it like roh-TAY-shuh-nul. Rotational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- roh
- TAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rotational
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-TAY-shuh-nul.
What does rotational mean?
- Of, pertaining to or caused by rotation.“A steam turbine converts heat into rotational motion.”
- Having non-zero curl somewhere, i.e. not irrotational
- An employee in a job rotation scheme.
- Something, such as a joint, that moves by rotating.
Where does rotational come from?
From rotation + -al.
Words that rhyme with rotational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rotational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying rotational
How do you pronounce rotational?
Say roh-TAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈteɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /rəʊˈteɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotational?
Rotational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: roh · TAY · shuh · nul.
Is rotational 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 /rəʊˈteɪʃənəl/ (roh-TAY-shuh-nul).