How to Pronounce Rotting

To pronounce "rotting", say ROTT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

ROTT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rotting”

"rotting" has 2 syllables: rott-ing. It rhymes with trotting and spotting, if that helps it stick.

What does rotting mean?

verb

  1. To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

    “The apple left in the cupboard all that time had started to rot.”

  2. To decline in function or utility.

    “Your brain will rot if you spend so much time on the computer, Tony!”

noun

  1. The process by which something rots.
  2. Material that has rotted.

Synonyms

putrefy

Words that rhyme with rotting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

moulderingrottenputrefactiondecompositiondecomposingmolderingdecayingdripping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rotting"?▾

"Rotting" has 2 syllables: rott · ing.

What does "rotting" mean?▾

Rotting: To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

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