How to Pronounce "rotted"
word
ˈɹɑtɪd
RAH-tid
ɹˈɒtɪd
RO-tid
Definition
Rotted means something has decayed or broken down because of bacteria or fungi, usually resulting in a bad smell and soft texture. It is most often used to describe food, plants, or wood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑtɪd
British English
ɹˈɒtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAH-tid
UK
RO-tid
Listen in Context
The apples were rotted after a week in the heat.
We found rotted wood in the old house.
Some of the vegetables have rotted in the fridge.
By the time we got home, the strawberries had completely rotted.