How to pronounce rocher
Say it like ROH-cher. Rocher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocher 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rocher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-chuh.
What does rocher mean?
- A quenelle (in the sense of food molded into an elliptical shape) made using one spoon rather than two.
Words that rhyme with rocher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rocher.
Questions about saying rocher
How do you pronounce rocher?
Say ROH-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocher?
Rocher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · cher.
Is rocher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrəʊtʃə/ (ROH-chuh).