How to pronounce roebuck
Say it like ROH-buhk. Roebuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- buhk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roebuck 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.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of roebuck
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-buk.
What does roebuck mean?
- A male roe deer.
Where does roebuck come from?
From Middle English roobukke; equivalent to roe + buck (“male deer”).
Questions about saying roebuck
How do you pronounce roebuck?
Say ROH-buhk. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊˌbʌk/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊbʌk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roebuck?
Roebuck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · buhk.
Is roebuck 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 /ˈrəʊbʌk/ (ROH-buk).