How to Pronounce Rotating

To pronounce "rotating", say ROT-at-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ROT-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rotating”

"rotating" has 3 syllables: rot-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does rotating mean?

verb

  1. To spin, turn, or revolve.

    “He rotated in his chair to face me.”

  2. To advance through a sequence; to take turns.

    “The nurses' shifts rotate each week.”

adjective

  1. Undergoing physical rotation

    “rotating machinery”

  2. That proceeds in sequence or in turns

    “a rotating presidency”

Synonyms

circumvolverevolve

Words that rhyme with rotating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

revolvingturningmovingwheelingrotationalrotationpivotingrotary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rotating"?▾

"Rotating" has 3 syllables: rot · at · ing.

What does "rotating" mean?▾

Rotating: To spin, turn, or revolve.

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