How to pronounce roque
Say it like ROHK. Roque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHK.
What does roque mean?
- A form of croquet using short-handled mallets, and played on a hard surface.
Where does roque come from?
Coined 1899 by removing the first and last letters from croquet.
Words that rhyme with roque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roque.
Questions about saying roque
How do you pronounce roque?
Say ROHK. The American pronunciation is /roʊk/. In British English it is /rəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roque?
Roque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHK.
Is roque 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 /rəʊk/ (ROHK).