How to pronounce rosemaling
Say it like ROH-zuh-mah-ling. Rosemaling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- zuh
- mah
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosemaling 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rosemaling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-zuh-mah-ling.
What does rosemaling mean?
- A Norwegian style of stylized floral decoration with scrollwork and geometric elements.
Where does rosemaling come from?
The form rosemåling is borrowed from Norwegian Nynorsk rosemåling with unadapted script.
Questions about saying rosemaling
How do you pronounce rosemaling?
Say ROH-zuh-mah-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzəˌmɑlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzəˌmɑːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosemaling?
Rosemaling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · zuh · mah · ling.
Is rosemaling 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 /ˈrəʊzəˌmɑːlɪŋ/ (ROH-zuh-mah-ling).