How to pronounce Rochdale
Say it like ROCH-dayl. Rochdale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROCH).
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- ROCH
- dayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rochdale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- daylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Rochdale
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROCH-dayl.
What does Rochdale mean?
- A town and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SD8913).
Where does Rochdale come from?
From the River Roch + dale, although recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as Recedham (homestead with a hall), which became Rachedal by 1195 (valley of the River Roch).
Questions about saying Rochdale
How do you pronounce Rochdale?
Say ROCH-dayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtʃdeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtʃdeɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rochdale?
Rochdale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROCH). Broken into parts: ROCH · dayl.
Is Rochdale pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒtʃdeɪl/ (ROCH-dayl).