How to pronounce rochet
Say it like ROCH-it. Rochet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROCH).
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- ROCH
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rochet 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rochet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROCH-it.
What does rochet mean?
- A white vestment, worn by a bishop, similar to a surplice but with narrower sleeves, extending either to below the knee (in the Catholic church) or to the hem of the cassock in the Anglican church.
Where does rochet come from?
From Middle English roket, rochet, from Anglo-Norman rochet, Middle French rochet, from Frankish (cf.
Questions about saying rochet
How do you pronounce rochet?
Say ROCH-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑtʃɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɒtʃɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rochet?
Rochet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROCH). Broken into parts: ROCH · it.
Is rochet 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 /ˈrɒtʃɪt/ (ROCH-it).