How to pronounce rotter
Say it like ROT-er. Rotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT).
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- ROT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rotter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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.
What does rotter mean?
- A despicable, worthless person; a scoundrel.
Where does rotter come from?
From rot + -er.
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Words that rhyme with rotter
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Questions about saying rotter
How do you pronounce rotter?
Say ROT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotter?
Rotter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT). Broken into parts: ROT · er.
Is rotter 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 /ˈrɒtə/ (ROT-uh).