How to pronounce rotolo
Say it like roh-TOH-loh. Rotolo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- roh
- TOH
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotolo 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rotolo
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROT-uh-loh.
What does rotolo mean?
- A kind of roll.
Where does rotolo come from?
From Italian rotolo (“roll; rottol”).
Words that rhyme with rotolo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rotolo.
Questions about saying rotolo
How do you pronounce rotolo?
Say roh-TOH-loh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈtoʊloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotolo?
Rotolo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: roh · TOH · loh.
Is rotolo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈrɒtələʊ/ (ROT-uh-loh).