How to pronounce rosaceous
Say it like roh-ZAY-shus. Rosaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- roh
- ZAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosaceous 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.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rosaceous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-ZAY-shus.
What does rosaceous mean?
- Of or relating to a rose, or a member of the Rosaceae family of plants.
- Resembling or characteristic of rosacea; rosy; reddish.
Where does rosaceous come from?
Borrowed from Latin rosāceus.
Words that rhyme with rosaceous
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Questions about saying rosaceous
How do you pronounce rosaceous?
Say roh-ZAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈzeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /rəʊˈzeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosaceous?
Rosaceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: roh · ZAY · shus.
Is rosaceous 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 /rəʊˈzeɪʃəs/ (roh-ZAY-shus).