How to pronounce rotationally
Say it like roh-TAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Rotationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- roh
- TAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotationally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rotationally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-TAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does rotationally mean?
- In a rotational manner.“The shaft can be turned rotationally, but not translated.”
Where does rotationally come from?
From rotational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with rotationally
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Questions about saying rotationally
How do you pronounce rotationally?
Say roh-TAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈteɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /rəʊˈteɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotationally?
Rotationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: roh · TAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is rotationally 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 /rəʊˈteɪʃənəli/ (roh-TAY-shuh-nuh-lee).