How to Pronounce "rotations"

word

ɹoʊˈteɪʃənz

roh-TAY-shunz

ɹəʊtˈeɪʃənz

roh-TAY-shunz

Definition

Rotations are the acts of turning around a central point or axis, or taking turns in a sequence. The word is used in science for spinning movement, and in daily life for taking turns at jobs or duties.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɹoʊˈteɪʃənz

British English

ɹəʊtˈeɪʃənz

Simplified Pronunciation

roh-TAY-shunz

Listen in Context

The Earth makes one complete rotation every 24 hours.

The students took turns in rotations to clean the classroom.

The machine runs at 3000 rotations per minute.

Our team uses weekly rotations so everyone gets a break from night shifts.