How to pronounce rototiller
Say it like ROH-tuh-til-er. Rototiller has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- tuh
- til
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rototiller 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rototiller
- 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-tuh-til-uh.
What does rototiller mean?
- a motorized cultivator having rotating blades
Where does rototiller come from?
From a trade name, from rotary tiller.
Questions about saying rototiller
How do you pronounce rototiller?
Say ROH-tuh-til-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtəˌtɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtəˌtɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rototiller?
Rototiller has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tuh · til · er.
Is rototiller 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 /ˈrəʊtəˌtɪlə/ (ROH-tuh-til-uh).