How to pronounce roachification
Say it like roh-chih-fih-KAY-shun. Roachification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- roh
- chih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roachification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roachification
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-chih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does roachification mean?
- The act or process of becoming a roach.
Where does roachification come from?
From roach + -ification.
Words that rhyme with roachification
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Questions about saying roachification
How do you pronounce roachification?
Say roh-chih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊtʃɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊtʃɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roachification?
Roachification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: roh · chih · fih · KAY · shun.
Is roachification 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 /ˌrəʊtʃɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (roh-chih-fih-KAY-shun).