How to pronounce rosacea
Say it like roh-ZAY-shuh. Rosacea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- roh
- ZAY
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosacea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rosacea
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-ZAY-shuh.
What does rosacea mean?
- A chronic condition characterized by redness of the face.
Where does rosacea come from?
rosācea, feminine of rosāceus (“rose-colored”).
Words that rhyme with rosacea
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Questions about saying rosacea
How do you pronounce rosacea?
Say roh-ZAY-shuh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈzeɪʃə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈzeɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosacea?
Rosacea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: roh · ZAY · shuh.
Is rosacea 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 /rəʊˈzeɪʃə/ (roh-ZAY-shuh).