How do you pronounce "rotate"?

In American English: /ˈroʊˌteɪt/ (ROH-tayt). In British English: /ɹəʊtˈeɪt/ (roht-AYT). In Canadian English: /ˈroʊˌteɪt/ (ROH-tayt). In Australian English: /ɹəʊtˈeɪt/ (roht-AYT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈroʊˌteɪt/ (ROH-tayt), while in British English it's /ɹəʊtˈeɪt/ (roht-AYT).

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/ˈroʊˌteɪt/

ROH-tayt

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roʊro·teɪttate

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