How to pronounce rotundo
Say it like roh-TOON-doh. Rotundo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON).
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- roh
- TOON
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rotundo 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.
- TOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rotundo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: roh-TYOON-doh.
What does rotundo mean?
- Alternative form of rotunda.
Questions about saying rotundo
How do you pronounce rotundo?
Say roh-TOON-doh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈtundoʊ/. In British English it is /rəʊˈtjuːndəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rotundo?
Rotundo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOON). Broken into parts: roh · TOON · doh.
Is rotundo 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 /rəʊˈtjuːndəʊ/ (roh-TYOON-doh).