How to pronounce Romanesque
Say it like roh-muh-NESK. Romanesque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NESK).
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- roh
- muh
- NESK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romanesque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Romanesque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-muh-NESK.
What does Romanesque mean?
- Somewhat resembling the Romans; applied sometimes to the debased style of the later Roman Empire, but especially to the more developed art and architecture prevailing from the 8th century to the 12th.
Words that rhyme with Romanesque
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Questions about saying Romanesque
How do you pronounce Romanesque?
Say roh-muh-NESK. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊməˈnɛsk/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊməˈnɛsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Romanesque?
Romanesque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NESK). Broken into parts: roh · muh · NESK.
Is Romanesque 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 /ˌrəʊməˈnɛsk/ (roh-muh-NESK).