How to pronounce rosetta
Say it like roh-ZET-uh. Rosetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET).
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- roh
- ZET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosetta 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.
- ZETSay 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 rosetta
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: roh-ZET-uh.
What does rosetta mean?
- A floral pattern in latte art.
Where does rosetta come from?
Borrowed from Italian rosetta.
Words that rhyme with rosetta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rosetta.
Questions about saying rosetta
How do you pronounce rosetta?
Say roh-ZET-uh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈzɛtə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈzɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosetta?
Rosetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET). Broken into parts: roh · ZET · uh.
Is rosetta 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 /rəʊˈzɛtə/ (roh-ZET-uh).