How to pronounce rotted
Say it like ROT-id. Rotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT).
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- ROT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rotted
- 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-id.
What does rotted mean?
- Destroyed or damaged by rot.
- Deeply annoyed or irritated.
- simple past and past participle of rot
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Words that rhyme with rotted
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Questions about saying rotted
How do you pronounce rotted?
Say ROT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotted?
Rotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT). Broken into parts: ROT · id.
Is rotted 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 /ˈrɒtɪd/ (ROT-id).