How to pronounce rotisserie
Say it like roh-TIS-uh-ree. Rotisserie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- roh
- TIS
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotisserie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 rotisserie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-TIS-uh-ree.
What does rotisserie mean?
- A cooking device with which food is roasted on a rotating spit.
- A shop or restaurant selling food cooked in this manner.
- Synonym of fantasy baseball.
- To cook on a rotisserie.
Where does rotisserie come from?
From French rôtisserie, from rôtir ‘to roast’.
Questions about saying rotisserie
How do you pronounce rotisserie?
Say roh-TIS-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊˈtɪsəri/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊˈtɪsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotisserie?
Rotisserie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: roh · TIS · uh · ree.
Is rotisserie 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 /ˌrəʊˈtɪsəri/ (roh-TIS-uh-ree).