To pronounce "rotten", say ROTT-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ROTT-en
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"rotten" has 2 syllables: rott-en. It rhymes with misbegotten and begotten, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rotten" has 2 syllables: rott · en.
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