How to pronounce roach
Say it like ROHCH. Roach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- ROHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roach
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHCH.
What does roach mean?
- Any fish of species in the genus Rutilus, especially
- A common roach (Rutilus rutilus).
- Any member of the genus Hesperoleucus of California roaches.
- Synonym of cockroach (“type of insect”).
- The butt of a marijuana cigarette.
- An entire marijuana cigarette, blunt, or joint.
- Synonym of roach out.
Where does roach come from?
Cognate with Old English ruhha ("a ray"; > Middle English rouhe, rohȝe), German Rochen (“ray (fish)”).
Words that rhyme with roach
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roach.
Words that sound like roach
Questions about saying roach
How do you pronounce roach?
Say ROHCH. The American pronunciation is /roʊtʃ/. In British English it is /rəʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roach?
Roach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHCH.
Is roach 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 /rəʊtʃ/ (ROHCH).
What words sound the same as roach?
Roach sounds the same as roche in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.