How to pronounce rottable
Say it like RAH-tuh-bul. Rottable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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- RAH
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rottable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rottable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROT-uh-bul.
What does rottable mean?
- Capable of rotting; biodegradable.
Where does rottable come from?
From rot + -able.
Questions about saying rottable
How do you pronounce rottable?
Say RAH-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rottable?
Rottable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · tuh · bul.
Is rottable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒtəbəl/ (ROT-uh-bul).