How to Pronounce "rotator"
word
ˈroʊˌteɪtər
ROH-tay-ter
ɹəʊtˈeɪtɐ
roh-TAY-tuh
Definition
A rotator is a device or part of a machine that causes something to rotate or turn. In anatomy, it can also refer to a muscle group that allows parts of the body, like the shoulder, to rotate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈroʊˌteɪtər
British English
ɹəʊtˈeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROH-tay-ter
UK
roh-TAY-tuh
Listen in Context
The rotator makes the fan blades spin smoothly.
Doctors often talk about the rotator in the shoulder.
The machine stopped working because the rotator broke.
If your shoulder hurts when you lift your arm, you might have a rotator injury.