How to pronounce rosaries
Say it like ROH-zuh-reez. Rosaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- zuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosaries 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.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rosaries
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-zuh-reez.
What does rosaries mean?
- plural of rosary How to pronounce rosary
Questions about saying rosaries
How do you pronounce rosaries?
Say ROH-zuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzəriz/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosaries?
Rosaries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · zuh · reez.
Is rosaries 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 /ˈrəʊzəriz/ (ROH-zuh-reez).