How to pronounce rochambeau
Say it like roh-sham-BOH. Rochambeau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH).
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- roh
- sham
- BOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rochambeau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rochambeau
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-sham-BOH.
What does rochambeau mean?
- Alternative form of roshambo.
Words that rhyme with rochambeau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rochambeau.
Questions about saying rochambeau
How do you pronounce rochambeau?
Say roh-sham-BOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊʃæmˈboʊ/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊʃæmˈbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rochambeau?
Rochambeau has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOH). Broken into parts: roh · sham · BOH.
Is rochambeau 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 /ˌrəʊʃæmˈbəʊ/ (roh-sham-BOH).