How to pronounce roti
Say it like ROH-tee. Roti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roti 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of roti
- 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-tee.
What does roti mean?
- A kind of unleavened flatbread commonly consumed in South Asia and the Caribbean.
Words that rhyme with roti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roti.
Questions about saying roti
How do you pronounce roti?
Say ROH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊti/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roti?
Roti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tee.
Is roti 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 /ˈrəʊti/ (ROH-tee).