How to pronounce rondeau
Say it like RON-doh. Rondeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RON).
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- RON
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rondeau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rondeau
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RON-doh.
What does rondeau mean?
- A fixed form of verse based on two rhyme sounds and consisting usually of 13 lines in three stanzas with the opening words of the first line of the first stanza used as an independent refrain after the second and third stanzas.
- A monophonic song with a two-part refrain.
- Synonym of rondeau pan; a shallow pot or pan that can be used for braising.
Where does rondeau come from?
From Middle French rondeau, from Old French rondel.
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Questions about saying rondeau
How do you pronounce rondeau?
Say RON-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑnˌdoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒndəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rondeau?
Rondeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RON). Broken into parts: RON · doh.
Is rondeau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒndəʊ/ (RON-doh).
What words sound the same as rondeau?
Rondeau sounds the same as rondo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.