How to pronounce rotini
Say it like roh-TEE-nee. Rotini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- roh
- TEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotini 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rotini
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-TEE-nee.
What does rotini mean?
- A type of helix- or corkscrew-shaped pasta similar to fusilli.
Words that rhyme with rotini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rotini.
Questions about saying rotini
How do you pronounce rotini?
Say roh-TEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈtini/. In British English it is /rəʊˈtiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotini?
Rotini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: roh · TEE · nee.
Is rotini 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 /rəʊˈtiːni/ (roh-TEE-nee).