How to pronounce roses
Say it like ROH-ziz. Roses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce roses. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roses 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-ziz.
What does roses mean?
- plural of rose How to pronounce rose
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rose How to pronounce rose
Words that sound like roses
- rose's
Questions about saying roses
How do you pronounce roses?
Say ROH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roses?
Roses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ziz.
Is roses 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 /ˈrəʊzɪz/ (ROH-ziz).
What words sound the same as roses?
Roses sounds the same as rose's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.