How do you pronounce "rotary"?

In American English: /ˈroʊtɝi/ (ROHT-ur-ee). In British English: /ɹˈəʊtəɹi/ (R-oht-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈroʊtɝi/ (ROHT-ur-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈəʊtəɹi/ (R-oht-uhr).

Is "rotary" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈroʊtɝi/ (ROHT-ur-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈəʊtəɹi/ (R-oht-uhr).

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rotary

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/ˈroʊtɝi/

ROHT-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

roʊtro·ɝta·iry

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