How to pronounce roguish
Say it like ROH-ghish. Roguish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊɡɪʃ/ROH-ghish
UK British/ˈrəʊɡɪʃ/ROH-ghish
- ROH
- ghish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roguish 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.
- ghishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roguish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-ghish.
What does roguish mean?
adjective
- Unprincipled or unscrupulous.
- Mischievous and playful.
Where does roguish come from?
From rogue + -ish.
Questions about saying roguish
How do you pronounce roguish?
Say ROH-ghish. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊɡɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊɡɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roguish?
Roguish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ghish.
Is roguish 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 /ˈrəʊɡɪʃ/ (ROH-ghish).