The word "roted" is commonly misspelled, confusing it with the correctly spelled word "rote." However, the correct spelling of "roted" uses the past tense suffix "-ed" added to the verb "rote," which means to memorize by repetition. The pronunciation of "roted" is represented by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /roʊtɪd/ (ROHT-ed), with the emphasis on the first syllable "roh." Remembering to include the "-ed" suffix when spelling "roted" will ensure its proper usage in writing.