How to pronounce rotatory
Say it like roh-TAY-tuh-ree. Rotatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- roh
- TAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotatory 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rotatory
- 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-tuh-ree.
What does rotatory mean?
- Alternative form of rotational.
Questions about saying rotatory
How do you pronounce rotatory?
Say roh-TAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈteɪtəri/. In British English it is /rəʊˈteɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotatory?
Rotatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: roh · TAY · tuh · ree.
Is rotatory 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 /rəʊˈteɪtəri/ (roh-TAY-tuh-ree).