How to pronounce Roosevelt
Say it like ROH-zuh-velt. Roosevelt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- zuh
- velt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roosevelt 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veltGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Roosevelt
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-zuh-velt.
Other ways to say Roosevelt
Roosevelt also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ROO-zuh-velt /ˈruzəˌvɛlt/
What does Roosevelt mean?
- A river in Brazil, formerly named the River of Doubt but named after Theodore Roosevelt following his 1913-14 expedition there.
Where does Roosevelt come from?
From a Dutch name of a farm, either Rozenveld (one in Zeeland) or Ruiseveld (one in Brabant), from Middle Dutch; the former could be a compound of rose (“wild rose / poppy?”) + velt (“open country; field”) or like the latter of rusch (“rush
Questions about saying Roosevelt
How do you pronounce Roosevelt?
Say ROH-zuh-velt. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzəˌvɛlt/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzəˌvɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Roosevelt?
Roosevelt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · zuh · velt.
Is Roosevelt 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 /ˈrəʊzəˌvɛlt/ (ROH-zuh-velt).