How to pronounce rockrose
Say it like ROK-rohz. Rockrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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US American/ˈrɑkˌroʊz/ROK-rohz
UK British/ˈrɒkˌrəʊz/ROK-rohz
- ROK
- rohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rockrose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rockrose
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROK-rohz.
What does rockrose mean?
noun
- Any of various plants in the family Cistaceae.
- Texas swampmallow (Pavonia lasiopetala, Malvaceae).
- flameflowers (Phemeranthus spp., Montiaceae).
Where does rockrose come from?
From rock + rose.
Questions about saying rockrose
How do you pronounce rockrose?
Say ROK-rohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkˌroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkˌrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rockrose?
Rockrose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · rohz.
Is rockrose 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 /ˈrɒkˌrəʊz/ (ROK-rohz).