How to pronounce rosebush
Say it like ROHZ-buush. Rosebush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ).
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- ROHZ
- buush
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosebush 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.
- buushGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of rosebush
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHZ-buush.
What does rosebush mean?
- The shrub that roses grow on: a rose plant.
Where does rosebush come from?
From rose + bush.
Questions about saying rosebush
How do you pronounce rosebush?
Say ROHZ-buush. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzˌbʊʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzˌbʊʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosebush?
Rosebush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHZ). Broken into parts: ROHZ · buush.
Is rosebush 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 /ˈrəʊzˌbʊʃ/ (ROHZ-buush).