word
autorotation
aw-toh-roh-TAY-shun
ˌɔːtoʊroʊˈteɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
autorotation
Dictionary meaning
A rotorcraft manoeuvre in which the rotor is driven by aerodynamic forces rather than the engine, used during power failure for emergency landing.
Common mispronunciations
AW-toh-roh-tay-shunaw-toh-ROH-tay-shun
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