How to pronounce roorbach
Say it like ROOR-bak. Roorbach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOR).
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- ROOR
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roorbach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of roorbach
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROOR-bak.
What does roorbach mean?
- A defamatory forgery or falsehood published for purposes of political intrigue.
Where does roorbach come from?
Originated in the election canvass of 1844, when such a forgery was published, to the detriment of James K.
Questions about saying roorbach
How do you pronounce roorbach?
Say ROOR-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈrurˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈrʊəˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roorbach?
Roorbach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOR). Broken into parts: ROOR · bak.
Is roorbach pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrʊəˌbæk/ (ROOR-bak).