How to pronounce rosebud
Say it like ROHZ-bud. Rosebud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ).
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US American/ˈroʊzbʌd/ROHZ-bud
UK British/ˈrəʊzbʌd/ROHZ-bud
- ROHZ
- bud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosebud 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.
- budKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rosebud
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHZ-bud.
What does rosebud mean?
noun
- The bud of a rose.
- A pretty young woman.
- A debutante.
Where does rosebud come from?
From rose + bud.
Questions about saying rosebud
How do you pronounce rosebud?
Say ROHZ-bud. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzbʌd/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzbʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosebud?
Rosebud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ). Broken into parts: ROHZ · bud.
Is rosebud 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 /ˈrəʊzbʌd/ (ROHZ-bud).