How to pronounce rose
Say it like ROHZ. Rose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/roʊz/ROHZ
UK British/rəʊz/ROHZ
- ROHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHZ.
What does rose mean?
noun
- A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.
- A flower of the rose plant.
- A plant or species in the rose family. (Rosaceae)
- To make rose-colored; to redden or flush.
- To perfume, as with roses.
- Having a purplish-red or pink color; rosy.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rose.
Words that sound like rose
Questions about saying rose
How do you pronounce rose?
Say ROHZ. The American pronunciation is /roʊz/. In British English it is /rəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rose?
Rose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHZ.
Is rose 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 /rəʊz/ (ROHZ).
What words sound the same as rose?
Rose sounds the same as rows in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.