How to pronounce Roanoke
Say it like ROH-uh-nohk. Roanoke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊəˌnoʊk/ROH-uh-nohk
UK British/ˈrəʊəˌnəʊk/ROH-uh-nohk
- ROH
- uh
- nohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roanoke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Roanoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-uh-nohk.
What does Roanoke mean?
noun
- a city in southwestern Virginia
Questions about saying Roanoke
How do you pronounce Roanoke?
Say ROH-uh-nohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊəˌnoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊəˌnəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Roanoke?
Roanoke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · uh · nohk.
Is Roanoke 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 /ˈrəʊəˌnəʊk/ (ROH-uh-nohk).