How to pronounce roadstead
Say it like ROHD-sted. Roadstead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD).
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- ROHD
- sted
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadstead 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.
- stedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of roadstead
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHD-sted.
What does roadstead mean?
- A partly sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbor.
Where does roadstead come from?
From road + stead.
Questions about saying roadstead
How do you pronounce roadstead?
Say ROHD-sted. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdˌstɛd/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdstɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadstead?
Roadstead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD). Broken into parts: ROHD · sted.
Is roadstead 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 /ˈrəʊdstɛd/ (ROHD-sted).