How to pronounce rosa
Say it like ROH-zuh. Rosa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosa 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.
American vs British pronunciation of rosa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-zuh.
What does rosa mean?
- to hide, vanish, shadow“Weren't we meant to have dinner with Jane? No, she unfortunately had to rosa.”
- no-show, someone who does not show up as expected“Every time we organize to have dinner, she never turns up. I know, she is such a rosa.”
Where does rosa come from?
Believed to derive from the name of the Australian native bird rosella (genus Platycercus), a small parrot noted for its ability to vanish when the need arises.
Words that rhyme with rosa
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Questions about saying rosa
How do you pronounce rosa?
Say ROH-zuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzə/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosa?
Rosa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · zuh.
Is rosa 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 /ˈrəʊzə/ (ROH-zuh).