How to pronounce roadbed
Say it like ROHD-bed. Roadbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD).
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US American/ˈroʊdˌbɛd/ROHD-bed
UK British/ˈrəʊdˌbɛd/ROHD-bed
- ROHD
- bed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadbed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of roadbed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHD-bed.
What does roadbed mean?
noun
- The prepared location for a road, including its foundation.
- A trackbed.
Where does roadbed come from?
From road + bed.
Questions about saying roadbed
How do you pronounce roadbed?
Say ROHD-bed. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdˌbɛd/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdˌbɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadbed?
Roadbed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD). Broken into parts: ROHD · bed.
Is roadbed 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 /ˈrəʊdˌbɛd/ (ROHD-bed).