How to pronounce roadshow
Say it like ROHD-shoh. Roadshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD).
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US American/ˈroʊdˌʃoʊ/ROHD-shoh
UK British/ˈrəʊdˌʃəʊ/ROHD-shoh
- ROHD
- shoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadshow 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.
- shohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roadshow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHD-shoh.
What does roadshow mean?
noun
- A show that travels from place to place.
- The showing of a film in selected cinemas prior to its general release.
- A series of meetings across different cities in which executives from a company have the opportunity to talk with current or potential investors.
- To show in various places as part of a traveling excursion.
Where does roadshow come from?
From road + show.
Questions about saying roadshow
How do you pronounce roadshow?
Say ROHD-shoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdˌʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdˌʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadshow?
Roadshow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD). Broken into parts: ROHD · shoh.
Is roadshow 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 /ˈrəʊdˌʃəʊ/ (ROHD-shoh).