How to pronounce rotund
Say it like roh-TUHND. Rotund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHND).
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- roh
- TUHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TUHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rotund
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-TUHND.
What does rotund mean?
- Having a round, spherical or curved shape; circular; orbicular.
- Having a round body shape; portly or pudgy; obese.
- Full and rich; orotund; sonorous; full-toned.
Where does rotund come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rotundus (“round”), from Latin rota (“wheel”), from Proto-Indo-European *Hreth₂- (“to run, to roll”).
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Words that rhyme with rotund
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Questions about saying rotund
How do you pronounce rotund?
Say roh-TUHND. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈtʌnd/. In British English it is /rəʊˈtʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotund?
Rotund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHND). Broken into parts: roh · TUHND.
Is rotund 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 /rəʊˈtʌnd/ (roh-TUHND).