How to pronounce rotors
Say it like ROH-terz. Rotors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊtɚz/ROH-terz
UK British/ˈrəʊtəz/ROH-tuz
- ROH
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rotors
- 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-tuz.
What does rotors mean?
noun
- plural of rotor How to pronounce rotor
Questions about saying rotors
How do you pronounce rotors?
Say ROH-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotors?
Rotors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · terz.
Is rotors 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 /ˈrəʊtəz/ (ROH-tuz).