Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rotl

/ˈɹɒtəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
rotl
IPA
/ˈɹɒtəl/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of rottol: a former Middle Eastern and North African unit of weight, usually 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).

noun

Initialism of release on temporary licence: a form of parole for prisoners.

British usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Arabic رُطْل (ruṭl), variant of classical رِطْل (riṭl), ultimately from Ancient Greek λίτρα (lítra).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: رُطْل, λίτρα

Usage

Inflected Forms

rotls (plural) artal (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce rotl?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹɒtəl/.
What does rotl mean?
Alternative form of rottol: a former Middle Eastern and North African unit of weight, usually 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).
Where does rotl come from?
It is traced to Arabic.

How to pronounce rotl

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