How to pronounce roseola
Say it like roh-ZEE-uh-luh. Roseola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE).
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- roh
- ZEE
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roseola 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.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of roseola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-ZEE-uh-luh.
What does roseola mean?
- A rosy rash occurring in measles, typhoid fever, syphilis and some other diseases.
- The common name for roseola infantum.
- German measles.
Where does roseola come from?
From New Latin roseola, from diminutive of Latin rosa (“a rose”).
Words that rhyme with roseola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roseola.
Questions about saying roseola
How do you pronounce roseola?
Say roh-ZEE-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈziələ/. In British English it is /rəʊˈziːələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roseola?
Roseola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE). Broken into parts: roh · ZEE · uh · luh.
Is roseola 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 /rəʊˈziːələ/ (roh-ZEE-uh-luh).