How to pronounce roto
Say it like ROH-toh. Roto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roto
- 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-toh.
What does roto mean?
- A Chilean, especially a common man or lower-class Chilean.
Where does roto come from?
Borrowed from Spanish roto.
Words that rhyme with roto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roto.
Questions about saying roto
How do you pronounce roto?
Say ROH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roto?
Roto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · toh.
Is roto 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 /ˈrəʊtəʊ/ (ROH-toh).