How to pronounce rocambole
Say it like RAH-kum-bohl. Rocambole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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US American/ˈrɑkəmboʊl/RAH-kum-bohl
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- RAH
- kum
- bohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocambole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does rocambole mean?
noun
- The sand leek, Allium scorodoprasum
- A type of garlic, Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon
Where does rocambole come from?
Borrowed from French rocambole, from regional German Rockenbolle.
Questions about saying rocambole
How do you pronounce rocambole?
Say RAH-kum-bohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkəmboʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocambole?
Rocambole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · kum · bohl.