How to Pronounce "rots"
word
ˈɹɑts
RAHTS
ɹˈɒts
ROTS
Definition
'Rots' is the third person singular form of 'rot,' meaning something (usually organic) slowly breaks down and decays, often because of bacteria or age.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑts
British English
ɹˈɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAHTS
UK
ROTS
Listen in Context
The old bread rots if you leave it out too long.
If the fruit rots, it smells bad.
Wood rots when it gets wet.
She never throws away old food, so it just rots in the fridge.