How to pronounce roselle
Say it like roh-ZEL. Roselle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL).
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- roh
- ZEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roselle 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.
American vs British pronunciation of roselle
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-ZEL.
What does roselle mean?
- Hibiscus sabdariffa, an edible flower in the hibiscus family used to make hibiscus tea.
Where does roselle come from?
Uncertain. Perhaps an alteration or misapprehension of French oseille denoting this plant, specific use of oseille sorrel; perhaps compare also sorrel.
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Words that rhyme with roselle
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Questions about saying roselle
How do you pronounce roselle?
Say roh-ZEL. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈzɛl/. In British English it is /rəʊˈzɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roselle?
Roselle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEL). Broken into parts: roh · ZEL.
Is roselle 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 /rəʊˈzɛl/ (roh-ZEL).