How to pronounce rotunda
Say it like roh-TUHN-duh. Rotunda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHN).
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- roh
- TUHN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotunda 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.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rotunda
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-TUHN-duh.
What does rotunda mean?
- A round building, usually small, often with a dome.
- A Gothic typeface used in early printed books in Northern Italy, based on a rounded script developed in the 13th cent.; the manuscript hand on which this typeface was based.
- Alternative spelling of rotonda.“TPLEX Rotunda is a roundabout located in Rosario, La Union.”
Where does rotunda come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rotunda, from rotundus (“round”).
Questions about saying rotunda
How do you pronounce rotunda?
Say roh-TUHN-duh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈtʌndə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈtʌndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotunda?
Rotunda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHN). Broken into parts: roh · TUHN · duh.
Is rotunda 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 /rəʊˈtʌndə/ (roh-TUHN-duh).