How to pronounce rosette
Say it like roh-ZET. Rosette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET).
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- roh
- ZET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rosette 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.
American vs British pronunciation of rosette
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-ZET.
What does rosette mean?
- An element or ornament resembling a rose, especially on a wall or other surface, mostly for decorative purposes.
- A rose window.
- A rose-shaped arrangement awarded as a prize won in a competition (e.g., a horse show).
Where does rosette come from?
Borrowed from Middle French rosette (in sense 15) and (modern) French rosette.
Words that rhyme with rosette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rosette.
Questions about saying rosette
How do you pronounce rosette?
Say roh-ZET. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈzɛt/. In British English it is /rəʊˈzɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rosette?
Rosette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET). Broken into parts: roh · ZET.
Is rosette 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 /rəʊˈzɛt/ (roh-ZET).