How to pronounce roche
Say it like ROHCH. Roche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roche
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHCH.
What does roche mean?
- One of various types of rock or geological strata.
Where does roche come from?
From Middle English roche; compare English rock and roach, as well as Old French roche.
Words that rhyme with roche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roche.
Words that sound like roche
Questions about saying roche
How do you pronounce roche?
Say ROHCH. The American pronunciation is /roʊtʃ/. In British English it is /rəʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roche?
Roche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHCH.
Is roche 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 /rəʊtʃ/ (ROHCH).
What words sound the same as roche?
Roche sounds the same as roach in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.