English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Rot Pronunciation
Rot is pronounced RAHT, IPA /ˈrɑt/.
RAHT
US /ˈrɑt/ · UK /ˈrɒt/
Syllables: RAHT (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To decay slowly through the action of damp or bacteria, or the decay itself.
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Rot in a Sentence
- The fence posts rotted at the base.
- Dry rot had reached the joists.
- Fruit left in the bowl will rot by Sunday.
Common Mispronunciations of Rot
Not ROHT
This o is the short one of hot and not, so the word never lengthens into rote or wrote.
Not RAHD
Softened into a d this becomes rod, so the close has to be a clean unvoiced t.
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