How to pronounce rotifer
Say it like ROH-tih-fer. Rotifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- tih
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotifer 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rotifer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tih-fuh.
What does rotifer mean?
- Any of many minute aquatic multicellular organisms, of the phylum Rotifera, that have a ring of cilia resembling a wheel.
Where does rotifer come from?
From Latin rota (“wheel”) + -fer (“-bearing”), after Italian rotifero.
Questions about saying rotifer
How do you pronounce rotifer?
Say ROH-tih-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtɪfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotifer?
Rotifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tih · fer.
Is rotifer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrəʊtɪfə/ (ROH-tih-fuh).