How to pronounce roscoe
Say it like ROS-koh. Roscoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS).
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- ROS
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roscoe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of roscoe
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROS-koh.
What does roscoe mean?
- A handgun, particularly a revolver.
Where does roscoe come from?
Unknown, apparently from the surname Roscoe; sometimes attested as John Roscoe.
Questions about saying roscoe
How do you pronounce roscoe?
Say ROS-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑskoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒskəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roscoe?
Roscoe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS). Broken into parts: ROS · koh.
Is roscoe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒskəʊ/ (ROS-koh).