How to pronounce Rhodes
Say it like ROHDZ. Rhodes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROHDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhodes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Rhodes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHDZ.
What does Rhodes mean?
- An island of the Dodecanese, Greece in the Aegean Sea.
- A city on the island of Rhodes, Greece, and the capital of the Dodecanese.
Words that rhyme with Rhodes
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Words that sound like Rhodes
Questions about saying Rhodes
How do you pronounce Rhodes?
Say ROHDZ. The American pronunciation is /roʊdz/. In British English it is /rəʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rhodes?
Rhodes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHDZ.
Is Rhodes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊdz/ (ROHDZ).
What words sound the same as Rhodes?
Rhodes sounds the same as roads in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.