How to pronounce roman
Say it like ROH-mun. Roman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-mun.
What does roman mean?
- relating to or characteristic of people of Rome“Roman virtues”“his Roman bearing in adversity”
- of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome)“Roman architecture”“the old Roman wall”
- characteristic of the modern type that most directly represents the type used in ancient Roman inscriptions
- a resident of modern Rome
- an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire
- a typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions
Words that rhyme with roman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roman.
Questions about saying roman
How do you pronounce roman?
Say ROH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roman?
Roman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · mun.
Is roman 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 /ˈrəʊmən/ (ROH-mun).