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How to pronounce:
rot
Definition:
(nou) a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor (nou) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action (nou) unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
Phonetic Transcription:
rɒt
Examples:
The benefit is that the meat doesn't rot and spoil.
The food began to rot.
As the name states, the roots of the plant rot.
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Common mistakes of rot pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "rot" with a long vowel sound, like "rowt" /roʊt/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound /rɒt/ in UK English and /rɑt/ in US English.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "rot" may be pronounced too strongly, leading to a harsh sound. Tip: Use a softer "r" /ɹ/ to maintain a smooth pronunciation.
- Ignoring the final "t": Some might drop the "t" at the end, saying "ro" instead of "rot". This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the final "t" clearly to ensure correct understanding.
- Confusing with "wrote": Learners may mix up "rot" with "wrote" /roʊt/, leading to miscommunication. Tip: Remember that "rot" has a short "o" sound, while "wrote" has a long "o" sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable when saying "rot". Tip: "Rot" is a one-syllable word, so there is no secondary stress; emphasize the initial sound only.