How to pronounce Rhodesia
Say it like roh-DEE-zhuh. Rhodesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- roh
- DEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhodesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Rhodesia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-DEE-zhuh.
What does Rhodesia mean?
- a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980
Words that rhyme with Rhodesia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rhodesia.
Questions about saying Rhodesia
How do you pronounce Rhodesia?
Say roh-DEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈdiʒə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈdiːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rhodesia?
Rhodesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: roh · DEE · zhuh.
Is Rhodesia 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 /rəʊˈdiːʒə/ (roh-DEE-zhuh).