How to pronounce rosella
Say it like roh-ZEL-uh. Rosella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL).
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- roh
- ZEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rosella
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-ZEL-uh.
What does rosella mean?
- A parrot belonging to any of the five to eight species in the genus Platycercus (originally specifically Platycercus eximius) which is native to Australia and nearby islands.
- Alternative form of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Where does rosella come from?
Uncertain; perhaps a variant of Rosehill.
Words that rhyme with rosella
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Questions about saying rosella
How do you pronounce rosella?
Say roh-ZEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈzɛlə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈzɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosella?
Rosella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL). Broken into parts: roh · ZEL · uh.
Is rosella 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 /rəʊˈzɛlə/ (roh-ZEL-uh).