How to pronounce "rotate"

rotate

Noun
American
/ˈroʊ.teɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

ro tate

How natives say rotate

British
/rəʊˈteɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

ro tate

How natives say rotate

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'ro', starting with a round mouth shape for 'r'.

  • Move to 'oʊ', forming your lips into an 'o' shape.

  • Say 'tate', with a crisp 't' and short 'ei' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • ruh-teite (incorrect vowels)

  • row-tet (missed vowel sound)

  • ro-tait (incorrect vowel duration)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'ro', but use a more relaxed 'r'.

  • Say 'əʊ', starting with a schwa sound to 'o'.

  • Finish with 'tate', maintaining clarity of the 'ei' sound.

common mistakes

  • ruh-teit (incorrect diphthong)

  • row-tet (missed vowel sound)

  • ro-tait (incorrect vowel duration)

FAQ

Why is the 'o' sound different?

In British, it starts with a schwa. In American, it's more distinct.

Is the 't' pronounced in both versions?

Yes, 't' is clear and crisp in both pronunciations.

How many syllables are there?

There are two syllables: 'ro-tate'.

Definition

rotate

To turn or spin around a center point.

Word Family

rotation

/roʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

The action of rotating.

Example: The rotation was smooth.

rotary

/ˈroʊˌtɛri/

adjective

Having a rotating part.

Example: The rotary engine is efficient.

rotor

/ˈroʊ.tər/

noun

A rotating component.

Example: The rotor spins rapidly.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Rotate vs. rotation

- rotation ends in '-shən'.

Rotate vs. rotary

- rotary has three syllables.

Rotate vs. rotor

- rotor replaces '-tate' with '-tor'.

Pro Tips

Focus on the vowels

Ensure your mouth shape matches the vowels accurately.

Highlight the 't' sound

Give a stronger 't' to avoid blending sounds.

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abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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