How to pronounce rotting
Say it like ROT-ing. Rotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT).
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- ROT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rotting
- 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-ing.
What does rotting mean?
- present participle and gerund of rot How to pronounce rot
- The process by which something rots.
- Material that has rotted.
Where does rotting come from?
From Middle English rotynge (“rotting”), from Old English rotung; equivalent to rot + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with rotting
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Questions about saying rotting
How do you pronounce rotting?
Say ROT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotting?
Rotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROT). Broken into parts: ROT · ing.
Is rotting 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 /ˈrɒtɪŋ/ (ROT-ing).