How to pronounce rotovap
Say it like ROH-tuh-vap. Rotovap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊtəvæp/ROH-tuh-vap
UK British/ˈrəʊtəvæp/ROH-tuh-vap
- ROH
- tuh
- vap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotovap 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.
- vapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rotovap
- 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-vap.
What does rotovap mean?
verb
- To process (a sample or substance) with a rotary evaporator.
Questions about saying rotovap
How do you pronounce rotovap?
Say ROH-tuh-vap. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtəvæp/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtəvæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotovap?
Rotovap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · tuh · vap.
Is rotovap 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 /ˈrəʊtəvæp/ (ROH-tuh-vap).