How to pronounce romaine
Say it like roh-MAYN. Romaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYN).
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- roh
- MAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of romaine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-MAYN.
What does romaine mean?
- lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
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Words that rhyme with romaine
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Questions about saying romaine
How do you pronounce romaine?
Say roh-MAYN. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈmeɪn/. In British English it is /rəʊˈmeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in romaine?
Romaine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYN). Broken into parts: roh · MAYN.
Is romaine 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 /rəʊˈmeɪn/ (roh-MAYN).