How to pronounce roseate
Say it like ROH-zee-ut. Roseate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- zee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roseate 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roseate
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-zeert.
What does roseate mean?
- Like the rose flower; pink; rosy.
- Full of roses.
- Rosy; optimistic.
Where does roseate come from?
From Middle English roseat, from Anglo-Latin roseātus, equivalent to rose + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying roseate
How do you pronounce roseate?
Say ROH-zee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊziət/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzɪət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roseate?
Roseate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · zee · ut.
Is roseate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrəʊzɪət/ (ROH-zeert).